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What is meant by “renten-hysterie” (Gerger, p 10), how did it affect disability policy after the Civil War and how do you see this still in operation in current policies and practices?

Answer all question Questions 1. What are some of the factors contributing to the frequent neglect visited upon disabled veterans after the war ends? For example, the VA hospitals that continue to have long wait lines and falsified records http://www.cbsnews.com/news/phoenix-va-improves-but-issues-remain/ 2. How was vocational rehabilitation a response to a concern over dependency on governmental pensions? […]