And how have the Republican candidates fared towards veterans?

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz voted to block further action on a bill that would have enhanced benefits for veterans including guaranteeing in-state tuition rates at all public universities for post-9/11 veterans.

Marco Rubio voted against providing $27 million for the Veterans Health Administration, as part of a $50.5 billion Superstorm Sandy recovery package.

Ben Carson questioned whether “we even need” the VA system.