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Although U.S. Armed Forces are deployed around the globe, a number of service members are
currently serving in the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF)
combat zone. As a result of the risks facing these service members, some of them are incurring
injuries or illnesses during their active service (or having existing medical conditions worsen as a
result of their service). Congress has shown an interest in the treatment of injured
service members while undergoing medical treatment and their transition from military to civilian
life as veterans. An injured service member (or veteran) may require specific types of assistance or
benefits to enable him or her to have a better quality of life……………………………… 

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