"When you get blown up, or something happens to you, it sticks with you,"

August 11th, 2007 11:43 am
Lawsuit claims veterans need better care


KTUU

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of U.S. soldiers and marines, charging that the active duty military and veterans systems are still denying Iraq and Afghan War veterans the care and benefits they deserve.

This lawsuit charges that the system is still broken, despite all the changes promised after the Walter Reed Army Medical Center scandal. Many veterans agree with the charges.

Army Sgt. Charles Eggleston, who was injured in Iraq, said he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, particularly symptoms like insomnia and hyper alertness.

"When you get blown up, or something happens to you, it sticks with you," Eggleston said.

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