A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans. Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans. A campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. Researchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help. The VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million. Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid. No timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them. A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases. For all of 2023, the monthly veterans unemployment rate averaged just under 2.8%, the lowest since at least 2000. The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations. Load More