I believe that the proposed rule is very substantial and goes further into a subject that the majority of the population does not know a lot about. Even though the VA has and is "currently" offering readjustment counseling services, it has been argued by many veterans that they were denied these services for multiple reasons. Many veterans who are denied these services find it difficult to readjust back into civilian life and, in many cases, resort to criminal activity as a result of, for example, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many veterans begin abusing alcohol and drugs, which exacerbate their problems and can lead into worse situations. With the case of Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, who is charged with murdering 17 Afghan civilians, taken into account we see that many soldiers who have severe problems are not being noticed and treated. So what happens when a veteran comes home, shows the same signs as Bales and are denied services for whatever reason? Requiring that these services be offered is paramount, especially for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, because now more than ever we are beginning to see the results of someone who is exposed to long periods of violence and is then reintroduced back into civilian life.
Comment on AN92-Proposed Rule-Johns, Nathaniel
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