Five, four, three, two, one. Good afternoon. I call the hearing to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. The Committee Procedures remain the same if you are experienced connectivity issues please make sure you or your staff contact our designated Technical Support so those issues can be resolved immediately. If you wish to have a document inserted into the record please ask for unanimous consent and have your staff email the document to Veterans Affairs dot hearings mail dot house. Gov. Without objection members will be recognized in order of seniority for questioning Witnesses Today. This will make itaf easier for e to ensure all members participating have an opportunity to be recognized. Does any member have a question about the procedures for this hearing . Hearing none, we will proceed. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Over the last several years, weve often cited womenan as the Fastest Growing cohort among veterans. Our hea