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Former client John Wood discusses his struggle gaining recognition for PTSD.

By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY

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Former client Mario Cifuentes talks to the Chicago Tribune about his obstacles filing disability claims with VA.

Veterans for Common Sense (VCS) is teaming up with Congressman Bob Filner to launch a new program, “Fix VA,” to reform the Veterans Affairs Department (VA).

Veterans with disabilities face obstacles filing claims

Women have trouble proving combat service, making it difficult to get PTSD treatment.

The VA was fined $227,500 after incorrect radiation doses were given to 97 veterans with prostate cancer at the Philadelphia VA.

In certain cases Judges prefer treatment rather than prison.

African Americans are less likely than their white counterparts to be prescribed heart-protecting medications or undergo bypass surgery to treat blocked heart arteries.

The Department of Labor announced that the unemployment rate for young Iraq and Afghanistan veterans was 21.1 percent last year.

The VA plans to fully automate claims process for illnesses related to exposure to the chemical Agent Orange.

Vietnam veteran: "These people in the VA need to be more accountable for these delays."

"Veterans Find Getting Vocational Training Sometimes Means Fighting a New Battle"

The Veterans Affairs Department says it will look again at the rejected claims of veterans who say their Gulf War service caused a mysterious illness, the first step toward potentially compensating them nearly two decades after the war ended.

Prominent attorney John W. Keker of San Francisco's Keker & Van Nest is a Marine veteran with a combat record that Elven Joe Swisher could only dream of.

A range of health problems are linked to the pits on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is taking its Storm the Hill campaign directly to members of Congress and administration officials to push for veterans' rights.

Were you diagnosed with PTSD while on active duty and discharged from service between December 17, 2002 and October 14, 2008? You may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to receive disability back pay.

The number of Vietnam veteran deaths has almost doubled since 2001 - approaching 300 a day.

VA admitted destroying documents responsive to a May 2008 Freedom of Information Act request conscerning PTSD diagnoses.

Plagued by serious problems last year, VA says they are ready to make this year go smoother.

The military has agreed to review the records of recent veterans discharged with PTSD to decide whether they were improperly denied benefits.

Elderly WWII veterans still wait for approved payments in lieu of pensions the US promised during the war but reneged on paying.

"Wives of soldiers sent to war suffered significantly higher rates of mental health issues than those whose husbands stayed home"

Vet recounts her experience of homelessness, drug addiction and recovery.

Navy Doctor: The service may be discharging soldiers for misconduct when in fact they are merely displaying symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ive league schools welcome veterans on the G.I. Bill.

Initiative seeks to help veterans by providing information about available benefits and transitional workforce training.

$1 increase in copayments for outpatient medications is being delayed for six months.

Two wars and a recession have significantly increased the claims handled by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs, slowing the large bureaucracy and frustrating many veterans.

"It's not the old guys group anymore. . . It's women and it's younger, and the younger folks, they need more than just medical care."

Outward Bound offers free adventure trips to OEF/OIF veterans.

Do you have any information about testing that was done on soldiers? Please contact us.

With President Obama's announcement of sending 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan we must not forget to plan for when the troops come home.

Patrick W. Dunne to step down early next year.

Plan calls for departments to promote veterans hiring, train hiring staffs on how to better assist vets applying for jobs, and track progress.

The San Francisco Chronicle covers several of our amazing clents.

A brief history of honoring our veterans.

Today, November 10, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 234th birthday.

Activision Blizzard announced $1 million donation to create 'The Call of Duty Endowment.'

Soldier kills 13 and wounds 30 in horrific on base shooting spree.

British study finds alcohol abuse and depression much more common than PTSD among its war veterans.

A report this week found ongoing problems at the facility, where nine patients died in surgery in six months ending in March 2007.

Secretary Shinseki unveils five-year plan to prevent and end homelessness among our veterans.

While much attention is paid to men suffering from the psychological wounds of war, we too often underestimate what the women have been through.

"For the VA, this means timely, sufficient and predictable funding from year to year."

Legislation would require the VA to publish and make publicly available reports of inspections made at VA facilities.

Movie addresses the alienation and psychological pain that servicemembers can feel when returning to civilian life after duty in a war zone.

“Systems are in place, but there is no accountability. Unfortunately, I believe that there are many more stories like my father's” say's son of 91 year old WWII vet who's disability appeal paperwork was lost by VA.

Parkinson’s disease, ischemic heart disease and hairy-cell leukemia added to the list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange.

Congress failed for the 20th time in the past 23 years to pass a Department of Veterans Affairs budget on time.

Veterans can now apply online beginning Oct. 2. Veteran-students can also request courtesy transportation to VA regional benefits offices.

VA answers a few of the most frequently asked questions concerning the emergency checks for veterans still waiting on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Secretary Shinseki has authorized checks for up to $3,000 to be given to students who have applied for educational benefits and have not yet received payment.

To date, the VA has made Post-9/11 GI Bill payments to only 24,186 veterans. Thus far over 277,000 veterans have applied.

"The Veterans Affairs Department said on Wednesday that it has processed less than half of the pending education benefits claims under the post 9/11 GI bill."

The VA is working to simplify the PTSD claims process

Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen said Wednesday he’s frustrated and disappointed with the slow pace of treatments for post-traumatic stress and other “unseen” combat injuries

VA warns that it might take 6-8 weeks for new GI Bill payments

Disabled American Veterans leads virtual march on Washington

VA Secretary announces new efforts to explore health consequences of service in Vietnam