Leo Masterson stared at the number: VA Form 28-0987. His left hand, the one still whole, traced the scarred ridge of his right wrist. He hadn’t filled out a form this important since his enlistment. Back then, the questions had been about loyalty and medical history. Now, they asked about stairs, bathrooms, and the ability to boil water.
I cannot button a shirt. I cannot cut a carrot. I drop my coffee every third morning. I have not showered without a plastic chair in 611 days. va form 28-0987
Leo’s jaw tightened. “I don’t have goals. I have a list of humiliations.” Leo Masterson stared at the number: VA Form 28-0987
Delia nodded and wrote something on a separate pad. Adaptive fishing rod. Padded grip. Chest harness. the one still whole