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Lauren Underwood: “Could you please elaborate on what specifically VHA/VA is doing to ensure a positive handoff of these service members…”

On the recordApril 28, 2019
Could you please elaborate on what specifically VHA/VA is doing to ensure a positive handoff of these service members from DOD to VA, recognizing their increased risk for suicidal ideations?
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Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Underwood inquires about VA's efforts for service members' transition and suicide risk management.

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