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Beto O'Rourke: “Not sure to whom I should address this question, but I am interested in the IDES, or the Integrated Disability…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2016
Not sure to whom I should address this question, but I am interested in the IDES, or the Integrated Disability Evaluation System, that is supposed to ensure that a wounded or disabled service member is either reintroduced back into Active Duty or the appropriate Reserve Component or is able to seamlessly transition out into VA medical care.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke questions the effectiveness of the IDES for service members transitioning to VA care.

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