Welcome, everyone, to this the 39th meeting of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, and, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), a study of combat stress and its consequences on the mental health of veterans and their families.
Today our witnesses are here until 4:30. We have, from the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, Dr. John D. Larlee, chair, and Dale Sharkey, director general.
Thank you for coming in this afternoon.
It's good to see you again, Mr. Larlee. Begin your presentation, if you could, please.