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Military Families Sue VA Over Suicides

Agency doesn't do enough for veterans' mental health, suit says

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2008 11:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – Veterans Affairs hasn’t done enough to stem the “rising tide” of suicides and mental health problems, according to a class action lawsuit going to trial this week. Roughly 20% of deployed US troops are suffering from mental illness, a recent study shows, and...   Read full story »

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