Washington Journal
Mental Health Care for Veterans
2012-05-01T09:18:39-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvY2E2XC8zMDU3NDItMDUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in providing veterans with access to mental health assistance. Topics included VA staffing and budget, and the types of injuries sustained in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars versus injuries in other U.S. wars. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in provi…
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Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in providing veterans with access to mental health assistance. Topics included VA staffing and budget, and the types of injuries sustained in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars versus injuries in other U.S. wars. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in provi… read more
Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in providing veterans with access to mental health assistance. Topics included VA staffing and budget, and the types of injuries sustained in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars versus injuries in other U.S. wars. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
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