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Over 65% of U.S. veterans suffer from chronic pain, a rate higher than the general population.

The VA's reduction in opioid prescriptions has left many veterans seeking alternative pain management options.

Veterans face significant wait times for both physical and mental health care, as well as for processing benefits.

Veterans need better access to care and resources, not just praise.

Every Veterans Day, people talk about honoring our sacrifices. They post pictures, wave flags and say the right words. But what we really need isn’t praise, it’s a system that recognizes our pain didn’t end with our service.

There’s an epidemic in this country that no one wants to talk about. Veterans live with more chronic pain than most Americans. That’s just a fact of service. Ac

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