Mike Garcia: “The data supports this paradigm shift, and the especially…”

“This was a fight that Russ unfortunately had to fight in the final days of his life. The data supports this paradigm shift, and the especially high rates within the fighter pilot community warrant this paradigm shift by the VA for such disability claims. Russ, we lost you too early, brother. But you left behind a legacy of honor and excellence that has touched thousands and will echo in the history books of naval aviation for generations to come.” (02:35–02:46)

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