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Veterans see rise in combat stress

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The number of armed forces veterans in the UK seeking help for psychological problems has surged, according to the charity Combat Stress.

It found that there has been a 66% rise in the number of veterans seeking assistance since 2005.

James, a former Lance Bombardier and Gulf War I veteran, describes his experience of psychological injury.

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