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Help Drowning Pool Support the Troops

Help Drowning Pool Support the Troops

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 2 months ago
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

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Reached 2,500 supporters

June 6, 2007

Reached 1,000 supporters

June 5, 2007

June 4, 2007

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

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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.

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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.

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David Cole
19 years ago Featured

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 Featured

Take care of them like they took care of us. No more excuses.

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Jason Pierce
19 years ago Featured

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 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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