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Chellie Pingree: “I think generally the VA is doing a good job providing counseling and treatment to victims of MST, but when it comes to…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
I think generally the VA is doing a good job providing counseling and treatment to victims of MST, but when it comes to awarding benefits, MST survivors face tremendous roadblocks and bureaucratic red tape.
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Chellie Pingree
Democratic · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Pingree acknowledges VA's efforts but highlights challenges MST survivors face in obtaining benefits.

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