On average 22 Iraq and Afghan veterans commit suicide each day.
The VA is using “deny,deny,deny” tactics to discourage veterans coming for help.
Delaying treatment of PTSD can lead to alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness, antisocial behavior or suicide.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons acknowledges that it is unable to provide services, they do not have staff trained in PTSD treatment.
A growing number of veterans with PTSD are in prison because they were ignored by the VA.
Studies done by the VA show that “lengthy incarceration will seriously exacerbate PTSD symptoms and cause the persons level of function to deteriorate.”
Federal law prohibits the VA from providing medical care to veterans in prison.
This pardon would be conditional by the VA.