DENTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today visited with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Denton County and other local veterans. He shared an update on the latest legislative efforts to boost care and benefits for Texas veterans and their families.

“I had the opportunity to visit with some of Texas’ finest today. These men and women have made great sacrifices on behalf of every American, and I assured them I am working hard in the Senate to see that they receive the best in care and benefits in return. Most recently, the Senate passed a measure to significantly expand the Montgomery G.I. Bill to boost educational benefits for our nation’s service members. I was pleased the final bill included a provision I sought that would, for the first time, allow service members to transfer their G.I. Bill education benefits to their spouses or children.

“I also discussed recent troubling reports that indicate veterans and returning troops, who are experiencing an increase in mental health conditions like PTSD, are not receiving the caliber of care they need. I have written to the VA Secretary and Secretary of Defense, calling on them to ensure we are doing everything we can to treat the ‘invisible wounds’ of war. I am also supporting a number of legislative efforts that would greatly enhance research on PTSD and other mental health conditions afflicting our veterans, and ensure they are being provided with excellent care to make a full recovery.” [read more]