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Veterans' Lawsuit: Army Doesn't Take PTSD Into Account When Issuing Discharges
If a soldier is dishonorably discharged they're unable to receive benefits, including tax exemptions and scholarships, that are open only to honorably discharged veterans.
A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions. (4/17)
In other news —
President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care. White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House. (4/17)
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