By Jeanette Steele
Veterans advocates say there’s momentum in the battle against suicide with several bills pending in Congress, including one influenced by a grieving family in Coronado.
The legislation, which applies to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses the higher suicide rate among female veterans and the mental health care needs of vets privy to classified material.
On the first anniversary of a landmark law focusing on suicide among post-9/11 troops, the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America said it sees willingness in Washington, D.C., to change the VA — especially after recent national scandals over medical wait times and a backlog of disability claims.
“When I first started working on Capitol Hill on veterans issues 20 years ago, you didn’t have anywhere near the amount of interest and passion that you do now,” said Thomas Porter, legislative director of the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans organization.
“Read the Full Article at www.sandiegouniontribune.com >>>>”
All content herein is owned by author exclusively. Expressed opinions are NOT necessarily the views of VNR, authors, affiliates, advertisers, sponsors, partners, technicians, or VT Network. Some content may be satirical in nature.Â
All images within are full responsibility of the author and NOT VNR.
Read Full Policy Notice - Comment Policy
