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Vietnam veteran Alan Alter released from California state hospital after decades of unlawful commitment

Vietnam veteran Alan Alter released from California state hospital after decades of unlawful commitment

by Christian Southards | Jan 26, 2021

A Jan. 21 article on NBC 7 San Diego reports on the unlawful confinement of Vietnam veteran Alan Alter, who spent 24 years at a California State Hospital despite never having committed a worthy offense. According to the article, Alter, who suffers from severe PTSD and...
Bill introduced by California lawmaker would expand VA criteria for Agent Orange exposure benefits

Bill introduced by California lawmaker would expand VA criteria for Agent Orange exposure benefits

by Christian Southards | Dec 11, 2020

The Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act, which provides additional VA coverage for veterans exposed to Agent Orange, has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). If this provision of the NDAA is made into law, the VA’s current list of...
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