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The War Within: Part I - Military Sexual Trauma

Military sexual trauma emerges as a major cause of PTS.

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The War Within: Part I – Always an advocate - Web Exclusive

The American Legion, since its founding in 1919, has helped veterans get help in overcoming the effects of combat-related mental illnesses.

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The War Within: Part I - When doing everything right isn’t enough

A Marine’s suicide shows that even the unlikeliest veteran can fall through the cracks.

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The War Within: Part I - Families Afflicted

A new generation of veterans confronts post-traumatic stress.

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Zero Hour

The United States faces a clear choice between entitlement reform or economic disaster.

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VA enrollment up for transitioning veterans

Department updates Legion on numbers of returning veterans receiving health care.

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Legion submits comments on service dogs

Department of Veterans Affairs amending its regulations and policies concerning service guide dogs for veterans.

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VA seeking mental health stories

VA representatives will be on hand during national convention in Minneapolis to talk with veterans about the mental health treatment they've received.

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Overcoming stigma and perceptions

Walter Reed mental health expert briefs Legion's PTS-TBI Ad-Hoc Committee on where PTS efforts are falling short and what can be done to fix them.

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Brown Water Bungle

How a paperwork error excluded hundreds of Vietnam Navy veterans from receiving Agent Orange benefits.

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