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Important story on PTSD. VLSN sees it everyday, but it is very hard to see in the open.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/08/07/veteran-ptsd-getting-help
'I'm Still Dealing With It': How Two Veterans Are Learning To Cope With PTSD
For many veterans, coming home from war is more difficult than what they experienced on the battlefield while they were deployed.This is going to get worse before it gets better. www.npr.org/2019/08/28/755275677/second-death-at-west-virginia-va-hospital-ruled-as-homicide
Second Death At West Virginia VA Hospital Ruled As Homicide
An attorney for the family of a victim says the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veteran Affairs is investigating up to 10 insulin injection-related deaths.Not sure why ANY elected official shouldn't have an office at the VA for Vets and their families to talk to.
www.npr.org/2019/09/25/763996045/veterans-affairs-secretary-boots-members-of-congress-from-office...
Veterans Affairs Secretary Evicts Members Of Congress From Offices In VA Hospitals
The lawmakers have been using the offices to meet with veterans. At least one believes the eviction is payback for his tough questioning of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in April.