Veterans' Health

A state Justice for Heroes grant will help the Syracuse University Law School expand legal service to veterans and military families on claims for disability and health benefits they were denied.

Veterans groups and Democrats are criticizing Senate Republicans for blocking legislation extending healthcare for veterans. The legislation would ensure medical benefits for veterans cover cancers stemming from toxic fumes inhaled by veterans while in the line of service.

Most of us have heard of PTSD – the trauma experienced by soldiers who return from the violence, loss and other impacts of war. A Syracuse University…