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Archive Home > 2002 > November > 11 > Veterans struggle to access health care

Veterans struggle to access health care

By Rebecca Merritt / The Bulletin
November 11, 2002

It took Vietnam veteran Gary Bridwell six years to realize he could qualify for medical benefits for his leg wound from the federal government when he left the Army.

"No one ever encouraged me or told me that I had the right to make a claim," said Bridwell, 54, whose father-in-law....

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