Join the band Drowning Pool in supporting troops as they return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Though the troops are back on safe shores, these individuals are facing a steep uphill battle to reclaim their health after facing the trauma of war. The band was startled to learn the following figures from the nonprofit organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America:
At least one in three Iraq veterans, and one in nine Afghanistan veterans, will face a mental health issue, including depression, anxiety or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Approximately 150,000 wounded veterans suffer from traumatic brain injuries
The average wait-time on a disability claim is 127 days
For claims that are appealed, the wait-time skyrockets to a staggering 657 days
In the past three years, the VA claims backlog increased by over 50%, to 378,000 pending disability claims
The VA has decreased full-time claims-processing staff since 2003
This was an issue a few weeks ago when Walter Reed Hospital was a sound byte and now it is gone. Drowning Pool wants to make sure that it stays in the public eye and gets the attention it deserves. It doesn
We are approaching one thousand signatures and this momentum reflects a real commitment to the well-being of our veterans. Please forward this link to three people who should be aware of these challenges. Sustaining this visibility is necessary to ensure those in power keep these claims at the forefront of their agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2007
6 Comments
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Mike Meyer
19 years ago
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These guys put their lives on the line for us and this is how they get treated when they come home? It is pathetic. Fix the VA now.
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Sarah Williamson
19 years ago
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My brother is still waiting on his claim after 2 years. Absolutely disgraceful. Thanks to the band for speaking up.
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David Cole
19 years ago
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Respect to Drowning Pool for using their platform for something that actually matters. Support our vets.
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Kevin Barnes
19 years ago
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Take care of them like they took care of us. No more excuses.
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Jason Pierce
19 years ago
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657 days to appeal? That is a joke. People are suffering while they sit on paperwork. Do better!!!!
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Amanda Gordon
19 years ago
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It makes me so mad that the news stops caring after a week. These issues dont just go away. Never forget what they sacrificed.
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Join the band Drowning Pool in supporting troops as they return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Though the troops are back on safe shores, these individuals are facing a steep uphill battle to reclaim their health after facing the trauma of war. The band was startled to learn the following figures from the nonprofit organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America:
At least one in three Iraq veterans, and one in nine Afghanistan veterans, will face a mental health issue, including depression, anxiety or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Approximately 150,000 wounded veterans suffer from traumatic brain injuries
The average wait-time on a disability claim is 127 days
For claims that are appealed, the wait-time skyrockets to a staggering 657 days
In the past three years, the VA claims backlog increased by over 50%, to 378,000 pending disability claims
The VA has decreased full-time claims-processing staff since 2003
This was an issue a few weeks ago when Walter Reed Hospital was a sound byte and now it is gone. Drowning Pool wants to make sure that it stays in the public eye and gets the attention it deserves. It doesn
We are approaching one thousand signatures and this momentum reflects a real commitment to the well-being of our veterans. Please forward this link to three people who should be aware of these challenges. Sustaining this visibility is necessary to ensure those in power keep these claims at the forefront of their agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2007
6 Comments
M
Mike Meyer
19 years ago
Featured
These guys put their lives on the line for us and this is how they get treated when they come home? It is pathetic. Fix the VA now.
S
Sarah Williamson
19 years ago
Featured
My brother is still waiting on his claim after 2 years. Absolutely disgraceful. Thanks to the band for speaking up.
D
David Cole
19 years ago
Featured
Respect to Drowning Pool for using their platform for something that actually matters. Support our vets.
K
Kevin Barnes
19 years ago
Featured
Take care of them like they took care of us. No more excuses.
J
Jason Pierce
19 years ago
Featured
657 days to appeal? That is a joke. People are suffering while they sit on paperwork. Do better!!!!
A
Amanda Gordon
19 years ago
Featured
It makes me so mad that the news stops caring after a week. These issues dont just go away. Never forget what they sacrificed.
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These guys put their lives on the line for us and this is how they get treated when they come home? It is pathetic. Fix the VA now.