Monthly Archives: May 2009

Why You Should Consult an Asbestos Lawyer

If you have been diagnosed with a condition associated with asbestos exposure, a lawyer conversant in the laws surrounding asbestos and compensation might be one among your most precious allies. An asbestos lawyer can assist you recover medical costs and … Continue reading

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May 12, VCS in the News: Army Suicides in 2009 Double 2008 Pace

May 12, 2009 – The Army is on a pace this year to shatter the record suicide rate set among soldiers in 2008, according to data released by the Army to Salon. And the numbers, obtained a day after a … Continue reading

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May 12, VCS in the News: Army Soldier Massacre Puts War Trauma Under the Spotlight

May 11, 2009 – A U.S. soldier shot five of his colleagues dead at a base in Baghdad, Iraq Monday. The Pentagon says at least two other people were hurt in the shootings and the gunman is in custody. Details … Continue reading

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May 10, VCS Report About VA in the News: Veterans Groups Predict ‘Perfect Storm’ of Problems at VA

May 10, 2009, Washington, DC – From the economic crisis at home to a troop increase in Afghanistan, veterans’ advocates are warning of a “perfect storm” that could flood an already beleaguered health care network for former service members. Even … Continue reading

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VCS in the News, Pt. 1: One Soldier’s Struggle – Sgt. Fights Anger, Treatment System

May 3, 2009 – Sgt. John Jones’ anger usually starts simply. Sometimes, it’s triggered by a thought about circumstances he cannot change. It builds until he thinks of little else. Or it flares up when superiors speak to him harshly … Continue reading

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May 6, VCS in the News: Vet Advocate, Politicians Disagree Over Protection for Soldiers

May 5, 2009 – Top U.S. Army officials say the Department of Defense took a revolutionary approach to helping wounded soldiers when the first 35 Warrior Transition Units opened nearly two years ago. Today, the Army boasts of 36 such … Continue reading

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May 4, Gulf War Illness News: Congress to Hold Hearing on Gulf War Ilnesses on May 19

House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subject: Gulf War Illness Research: Is Enough Being Done?Date: May 19, 2009, 10:00AMLocatin: 340 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC  

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May 4, VCS in the News: Veterans Face Computer Delays for new GI Bill Education Benefits

May 1, 2009 – Veterans nationwide, trying for the first time on Friday to log on to online forms to apply for a rich package of educational benefits, encountered a network that either failed or was extremely slow. The Veterans … Continue reading

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Apr 30, PTSD News: 1.3 Million WWII Veterans Hospitalized with Mental Health Conditions

In one of the few accounts written, here is a realistic appraisal of the social readjustment of WWII veterans, contradicting the popular portrayal promoted by the news media and Hollywood. April 30, 2009 – We are all familiar with the … Continue reading

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