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Jun 04

Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans, researchers say

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members.

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May 21

Judge dismisses felony convictions of 5 former military officers in U.S. Navy bribery case

By Associated Press

A federal judge has dismissed the felony convictions of five retired military officers who had admitted to accepting bribes from a Malaysian contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard" in one of the Navy's biggest corruption cases.

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May 21

Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

His administration said Tuesday more than 1 million claims have been granted to veterans since Biden signed the so-called PACT Act into law in August 2022.

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Apr 02

The VA has vowed to fix how veterans receive disability benefits for this burn pit injury. Critics say it’s taking too long

By Dan Sagalyn

Because the VA does not have a specific diagnostic code for constrictive bronchiolitis, most veterans with this condition are not awarded disability compensation. But a new revision to the system could change that.

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Nov 11

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In Connecticut, these horses are helping veterans cope with the trauma of combat

By Pamela Watts

An estimated 15 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and depression. For some, it’s the invisible wounds that take the greatest toll. A program at a farm in Connecticut is helping ease those struggles…

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Nov 11

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A veteran’s story about the power of a haircut

By StoryCorps

Since the 1970s, a man known as Dreamer has been giving free haircuts to fellow veterans in Los Angeles. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dreamer speaks with his friend Paul Crowley about the day they first…

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Nov 11

WATCH: Biden pays tribute to America’s veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden said America's veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Nov 10

96-year-old Korean War pursues Purple Heart medal after 7 decades

By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Melissa Perez Winder, Associated Press

It can be a struggle for wounded veterans to get medals they’ve earned when the fog of war, the absence of records and the passage of time make it challenging to produce proof.

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Oct 02

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Veteran exposed to toxic burn pits wins precedent-setting lawsuit

By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn

Last week in Texas, a jury ruled in favor of LeRoy Torres, a former army reservist exposed to toxic burn pits. The landmark case is seen as a major victory for veterans. William Brangham discussed the verdict with LeRoy’s wife,…

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Aug 07

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VA Secretary Denis McDonough discusses compensation for veterans affected by burn pits

By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn

Last year, President Biden signed the PACT Act which fundamentally changed the way veterans could get disability compensation for their war-related illnesses. More than 801,000 veterans and their survivors have filed claims since the act was signed. Amna Nawaz spoke…

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