Decades after combat service, local veteran seeks benefits

NBC 5 Responds to the family of a Vietnam veteran trying to access military benefits.

The family said the former service member’s discharge from the Marines complicated their efforts. They believe their veteran was experiencing PTSD.

Five decades after returning from a war zone, they’re asking the military to reconsider.

'I’VE NEVER BELIEVED HIS DISCHARGE WAS RIGHT'

With help from his wife, Barbara, and other family, 77-year-old Steve Ballew managed his care at home.

“He's fallen a lot where I have to pick him up,” said Barbara Ballew.

“I can't stand any time. It really makes it hard on her and me both,” added Steve Ballew.