VFA News Analysis: June 26, 2008

Any cuts in Iraq force strength are likely to lead to increases in places like Afghanistan, rather than more time for troops to rest and train at home, according to an LA Times report citing an unnamed Defense official.

A federal judge finds that the VA did not systematically deny mental health care to veterans, but found that individuals still have standing to sue the Department for failure to give proper care.

High-tech testing for war vets with post-traumatic stress disorder – this time with a “magnetic stethoscope.”

Ground broken on “new” Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Meanwhile, “shoestring” staffs have had to cope with ongoing deployments from overseas U.S. naval hospitals that have left emergency rooms staffs halved. Camp Lester in Okinawa is looking to a computer to help fill the gap.

Eyewitness to war’s horrors — talking about what it takes to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder.

Separation from home is a formidable enemy facing our troops.

Honor the fallen and the wounded.

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