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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America- Connecticut. Building post-9/11 camaraderie and community in . iavct1@gmail.com for more info

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    4 Jan 2017

    , we're all family. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out here or at iavct1@gmail.com. We're all OEF/OIF and local

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Our proposal is before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs today for a vote to raise the bill👍👍👍

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    Feb 13

    of joins the Morning Record to talk about why the state needs to expand its definition of "veteran" to help those with PTSD, TBI, or who have suffered military sexual trauma

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    Feb 14

    "At a time when Connecticut is hemorrhaging young people, we are unjustly leaving a group with proven commitment to service and valuable skills out in the cold."

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  5. Retweeted
    Feb 14

    HGVA Founder Thomas Christopher Burke Jr is pushing for justice for veterans with at the state level.

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  6. Feb 14

    ., discuss proposed veterans legislation: Advocates Seek Benefits For Vets With Other-Than-Honorable Discharge Attributable To 'Invisible Wounds' via

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    Feb 12

    Helping Veteran's: Homes for the Brave Veteran's Service Center

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  8. Retweeted
    Feb 13

    Tell us about your experience with Reproductive health care at the VA or in the military by filling out the short survey below. Your responses will help drive our policy reform efforts to provide service women comprehensive health care.

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    Feb 13

    Great discussion with on our proposal to treat all veterans with PTSD, TBI, and MST today. Check it out on the podcast tonight!

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  10. Retweeted
    Feb 13

    Today, Thomas J. Saadi was confirmed as the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs...

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  11. Retweeted
    Feb 13

    Wonderful advocacy being done by on behalf of veterans with OTH discharges. If you haven’t already, give them a follow and stay tuned to all their work in CT this year.

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  12. Retweeted
    Feb 12
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    You have many stalwart allies - we continue to advocate alongside you to ensure better support for the mental health and wellbeing of military personnel (ideally to avoid OTH discharges), as well as for veterans with OTH status.

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    Feb 12

    I never thought I would see the day. Civilians, led by legal experts, joining our fight against discharges. Thank you for inspiring hope, now we must work with to reach those who’ve already given up, wherever they are.

    Veterans with bad paper deserve equal treatment from their states, as well as VA. “A Time to Heal,” our report for
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    Feb 12

    Veterans with bad paper deserve equal treatment from their states, as well as VA. “A Time to Heal,” our report for

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  15. Feb 12

    Tom was an infantry Marine who self-medicated with marijuana to deal with his PTSD. Despite his OTH, Tom fought to attend college through Voc Rehab. He is now a pastor and an incredible example of how vets with OTH discharges can give back when they receive proper treatment

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  16. Retweeted
    Feb 12

    The YLS Vets Clinic and released a report today advocating for legislation that ensures equal access to state benefits.

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  17. Retweeted
    Feb 12

    We stand together, shoulder to shoulder.

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  18. Feb 12

    "Mark" attempted suicide while on active duty. For missing a training exercise, he received an OTH. Mark was unable to get help for his PTSD, and he suffered with the loss of his identity as a soldier. He took his life while his wife struggled to get him into treatment in CT

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  19. Feb 12

    "Sarah" is an Army and CTNG veteran, Bridgeport resident. After missing drill time during intensive PTSD treatment, Sarah received an OTH. Despite her VA characterization of service determination and 100% disability rating for PTSD and TBI, Sarah is ineligible for state benefits

    Out today, "A Time to Heal: State Benefits for Veterans with Bad Paper," reported in conjunction with VLSC.
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  20. Feb 12

    Our proposal would provide state benefits to this population of veterans who we've left behind. Made whole, these veterans can be leaders in our communities and in the state. It's time we help them lay the foundation for their own futures here in Connecticut

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  21. Feb 12

    We can't sit and wait for Washington to figure this out while our brothers and sisters continue to struggle. The discharge upgrade process is plagued with bias on the basis of mental health, race, and sexual orientation, and even when successful takes years to navigate

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