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IAVA in the News: Vanessa Williamson   

McClatchy: Some Fear 'Perfect Storm' for VA with 2 Wars, Economy

May 10

McClatchy spoke to IAVA Policy Director Vanessa Williamson for this article about how the economic crisis and the troop increase in Afghanistan could create a "perfect storm" that floods an already stressed VA health care system.

 


CNN: Vets Object to Billing Private Insurance for Service Injuries

March 4

CNN spoke with IAVA's Policy Director Vanessa Williamson for this article about reports the Obama administration has considered allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to bill servicemembers' private health insurance for treatment of a disability or injury that was the result of military service.
 

 


Marketplace: Veterans' New War is a Bad Economy

February 20

Marketplace spoke with IAVA Policy Director Vanessa Williamson for this interview about how the stagnating economy and job losses are contributing to the rise in homelessness among veterans.

 


AP: Wait For Disability Appeal Process Over For Vets

January 16

The Associated Press spoke with IAVA for this article about the  Physical Disability Board of Review's decision to start accepting applications from wounded veterans after months of delay.
 

 


Hartford Courant: Soldier Suicides In Afghanistan Rose Sharply Last Year

January 14

The Hartford Courant spoke with IAVA for this article about the correlation between combat stress and the spike in Army suicides in Afghanistan in 2008. 

 


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