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Insulting, exhausting, traumatic: the death benefits battle between the VA and families of vets who die by suicide


Published on 2025-03-19 17:20:54 - CNN
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  • A CNN investigation found that even as the VA has invested hundreds of millions of dollars addressing the veteran suicide crisis, agency officials have denied crucial benefits to hundreds of families of veterans who killed themselves after being discharged from active duty.

The article from CNN, published on March 19, 2025, discusses the ongoing issue of veteran suicides in the United States, highlighting the efforts and challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in addressing this crisis. Despite increased funding and programs aimed at mental health support, the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. The piece details how the VA has implemented new benefits and outreach programs to try and reduce these numbers, including expanded mental health services, peer support networks, and easier access to benefits. However, it also points out systemic issues like bureaucratic delays, stigma around mental health, and the complexity of navigating VA benefits which continue to hinder progress. The article includes personal stories of veterans and their families, illustrating the human impact of these policies, and calls for more comprehensive, immediate, and effective interventions to save lives.

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[ https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/19/politics/veteran-suicides-va-benefits-invs/index.html ]