This document discusses the various medical and healthcare issues that veterans face once they return home from war. It notes that veterans often deal with physical injuries, psychological trauma, difficulties adjusting to normal life, and challenges in accessing adequate and timely healthcare through the VA system. The document also recognizes that veterans can feel lonely and isolated but finding community and support systems can help with reintegration. It cites several sources that were interviewed or investigated on this topic.

1. Medical or Healthcare Issues of Veterans Once They Return Home after WarBy : Claire PostMay 5th, 2010This image is used under CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/damopabe/3115701195/

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22. Works Cited“Dr. Phil Highlights CBS Investigation.” CBS 19 Dec. 2008: n. pag. CBS News. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. <http://www.evernote.com/‌Home.action?__fp=3YGwGQYpG0Y3yWPvuidLz-TPR6I9Jhx8&username=clairepost&login=Sign+in&login=true&_sourcePage=IW58-MhBSuniMUD9T65RG-nFFPir8HPyAW_sgkunOAPkz0eiPSYcfA%3D%3D&targetUrl=#v=t&n=53f98b4b-dfcf-436c-81c1-f42ced5065a2&b=f501bbe>. Interview with Doctor Phil about veteransHackney, Ron. Personal interview. Apr.-May 2010. I Conducted interview with Mr. Hackney on the medical care issues of veterans. Mr. Hackney personally assists in making sure the veterans are provided for once they return home after serving in the line of duty.“Injured Iraq Vets Sue VA over Healthcare Delays.” Msnbc 27 July 2007: n. pag. msnbc World News. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com//‌/‌#storyContinued>. Msnbc with the secretary of veteran’s affairs explaining the law suit that was filed because of unfair healthcare provided to veterans.Panangala, SidathViranga. Veterans’ Health Care Issues. CRS Report for Congress. LC, n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2006. <http://www.fas.org////.pdf>. Book article demonstrating many different points on the medical care issues of veterans.“United States Deparment of Veterans Affairs.” Marietta Vet Center- Locations. N.p., 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. <http://www2.va.gov///.asp?ID=5724#content-wrapper>. One of the VA hospitals that provide care for the veterans once they return home after war.Woodruff, Judy, Heidi Kraft, and Jeffery Johns. “Troops’ ‘Avalanche of Needs’ in Treating Traumatic Stress.” PBS Newshour. N.p., 11 Nov. 2009. Web. 30 Apr. 2010. <http://www.pbs.org////dec09/_11-11.html>. Article on the soldies and issues that they have once they return home after fighting in war.