There are just about 60,000 members of the VVA, so ending these problems won't be easy. Organizers say another issue often forgotten about is the effects of Agent Orange.
"I don't think a lot of people realize that it did a lot of damage to the veteran," says Nancy Switzer, National President of Associates of VVA.
They say high levels of Dioxin causes health problems including cancer and deformities in veterans' children and grandchildren. The effects aren't recognized by the government though, and they are hoping for more financial assistance for treatment programs. Organizers say this convention is important to talk about these issues so many veterans deal with.
"Getting together on a common ground and finding out about things that we never knew about," says Switzer.
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