Barrasso Bill Stands Up For Injured Veterans

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Barrasso Bill Stands Up For Injured Veterans
Bill gives ‘breathing room' to veterans with complicated diagnoses

U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R.-Wyo., has introduced a bill to provide help to veterans by slashing bureaucratic red tape. The measure aims to streamline the disability rating process.

The bill will require the Veterans Administration (VA) to immediately assist veterans with injuries requiring extensive evaluation.

"The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has transformed the battlefield for this generation of warriors. IED injuries require extensive evaluation, not simply a one time visit to the VA," Barrasso said. "We must cut the Washington red tape preventing our brave men and women in uniform from getting the care they need and deserve."

"Our returning veterans should be focused on coming home and readjusting to family life, not dealing with healthcare bureaucracy," Barrasso said.

The bill was inspired by a young Wyoming veteran suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

"Earlier this year I was honored to pin the Purple Heart on a Wyoming veteran returning from Iraq. He is now experiencing a delay in getting a permanent disability rating and the help he needs," Barrasso said. "It has been over a year since this veteran was discharged from the service and he has yet to receive an adequate rating for his TBI injuries -- this is unacceptable."

"When our veterans come home the least we can do is provide them with the best care available."

"It's about keeping our commitment to our service men and women - thanking them for their service and sacrifice to our country."

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