Many wounded servicemembers discharged after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan must cope with confusing—and often conflicting—systems in moving from DOD medical care and disability benefits to those provided by the VA. For some veterans, it can be a nightmare.

 

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Art Pine

Mr. Pine, a former naval officer and veteran reporter, covered military affairs for the Los Angeles Times

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