July 1, 2019
Battle for benefits
MU Veterans Law Clinic, launched in 2014, works with veterans to successfully navigate the VA system. Alex Pracht knew the risks he was signing up for when he joined the Army straight out of high school. The Illinois native, who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, knew each deployment could result in injury or worse. For love of country, and following a legacy of service in his family, he accepted the risks. Alex Pracht poses for a picture during a tour in the Middle East. Pracht was critically injured when a roadside bomb detonated, leaving him with ongoing health…
