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An examination of physical illness and health service use in homeless veterans with PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and/or bipolar disorder in Nebraska

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Pages 161-168 | Received 28 May 2019, Accepted 16 Oct 2019, Published online: 29 Oct 2019

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