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Bush Spins Scandalous Neglect of Vets

Of the 84,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder only half had their disability claim approved. Bush's political appointees at VA actively fought against mental health claims. As costly as the treatment of the veterans already has become, Bush is leaving an even greater budget hole for his successors, notes Jason Leopold.