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In Case You Missed It
Jul 23, 2012
| SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE
Political focus growing on VA claims backlog
It is not just U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and Buchanan venting about the growing backlog of veterans waiting for disability benefits from the government.
Jul 20, 2012
| LOS ANGELES TIMES
Military sex assault victims' PTSD claims neglected, panel told
A House VA subcommittee hears testimony that victims' claims are often ignored and many who report sexual abuse are diagnosed with personality disorders and discharged.
Jul 20, 2012
| BLOOMBERG
Navy SEAL Shot in Afghanistan Loses Chance to Bid on VA Work
Mark Lilly retired from the Navy SEALs with a Purple Heart, a Silver Star and five Bronze Stars after 23 years of service that included combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jul 17, 2012
| HUMAN EVENTS
Hopelessly broken
Within five to seven years, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that more than one million new veterans will enter their system, in need of disability claims processing, health care, and more.
Jul 17, 2012
| SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE
Backlog of military vets awaits service disability benefits
A growing backlog of military veterans waiting for service disability benefits dominated a meeting of former soldiers in Manatee County on Monday. More than 800,000 veterans nationwide are stuck in the Department of Veterans Affairs backlog with as many as 60 percent on the list living in Florida, according to some estimates.
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