http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/military/more-local-vietnam-veterans-seeking-benefits-8613 Comments for "More local Vietnam veterans seeking benefits" xx http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/military/more-local-vietnam-veterans-seeking-benefits-8613 <p>Vietnam- and Korean War-era veterans are increasingly applying for health benefits in McLeod County, according to veterans services officer Jim Lauer.</p> <p>His 2007 report, issued last week, notes these groups now outnumber World War II veterans seeking benefits. Lauer said World War II vets once represented the majority of people he served. But now that many Vietnam-era soldiers are nearing retirement age, Lauer said, “the Vietnam War vets are by far the majority.”</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/military/more-local-vietnam-veterans-seeking-benefits-8613">read more</a></p> http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/military/more-local-vietnam-veterans-seeking-benefits-8613#comments Military Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:14:59 -0500 Jorge Sosa 8613 at http://www.hutchinsonleader.com