Nonprofits picking up slack as veteran services weaken

Veterans risk their lives protecting American civilians, yet their needs are often not met by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when they return to the States.

Although 73% of veterans said they received benefits from the VA, according to Pew Research Center, only 46% said the VA is doing an excellent or good job meeting their needs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report May 15 evaluating the…