They aren't just rap centers anymore

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The Dept of Veterans Affairs established Vet Centers to provide counselling for traumatized US war veterans. These centers do not only provide a venue for telling war stories but also a haven for veterans who seek a cure for their psychological and emotional problems.

Author: Scharnberg, Ken
Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Veterans

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Understanding VA's rating system

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Disabled and elderly veterans are eligible for non-service-connected pensions through the Veterans' Administration (VA). Additional income may cause benefits to be cut off. Veterans need to know how the VA's claim system works.

Author: Scharnberg, Ken
Standards, Disability evaluation, Disabled veterans

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Helping hands

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Former Vietnamese US military advisor Ca Van Tran provides prosthetics to victims of the Vietnam war. These include soldiers for both sides as well as those injured by discarded munitions and booby traps.

Author: Scharnberg, Ken
Prostheses and implants, Prosthesis, Tran, Ca Van

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Subjects list: Services, United States. Department of Veterans Affairs
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