Veterans are losing their health insurance benefits and coverage when returning from war...even though federal laws are supposed to protect them with the issuing of penalties? Is anyone enforcing this, or are penalties being paid and insurance benefits continuing to be dropped? BD
WASHINGTON - A group of noted physicians predicted yesterday that healthcare for Iraq veterans could top $650 billion, another warning of a looming social crisis as thousands of veterans struggle with mental and physical disabilities and other disruptions to family life. more stories like this * House planning veto showdown over Iraq * Bush's father comes to his defense on Iraq war * Dems to tie Iraq funds to withdrawal * House to debate Iraq troop withdrawals * Combat missions? Clinton, Edwards spar * The study by Physicians for Social Responsibility, titled "Shock and Awe Hits Home," marked the first attempt to isolate the financial costs of "the wide-ranging traumatic mental and social effects of the Iraq war.
New Defense Department data released yesterday show that thousands of members of the National Guard and Reserve who have returned from deployment have lost their jobs, health insurance, pensions, and other benefits; nearly 11,000 soldiers have been denied prompt reemployment after leaving civilian jobs for military deployments; more than 22,000 lost seniority and pay; nearly 20,000 had their pensions cut; and nearly 11,000 were denied their previous health insurance benefits despite federal laws protecting them from being penalized for leaving civilian employment for wartime service.
Physicians predict veterans' healthcare costs will top $650 billion - The Boston Globe
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