Today a new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association showed striking new findings about the severity of the mental health crisis facing returning Iraq veterans. One in five Iraq vets need mental health care. This may come as news to the politicians in Washington. But for anyone who’s been listening to Iraq veterans, this should be no surprise.
Right now, new veterans are facing a health care system that simply isn't ready for the influx. From hotlines that never get answered, to VA centers threatened by closure, to medical claims that get lost in the shuffle, the system designed to care for our Veterans needs a drastic overhaul.