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"After returning from an eight month tour in Afghanistan Ariel struggled to hold a steady job and adjust to civilian family life. Several years past before he confronted his mental health problems and was diagnosed with PTSD."
| Home: | Orlando, FL |
| Service-Connected Disability: | Severe PTSD, migraines, damaged right knee |
| Operations: | Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) |
| Last Military Assignment: | 5th Battalion 10th Marines in Camp Lejeune NC |
| Immediate Family: | Wife and three young daughters |
| Personal Interests: | Cars, raising and spending time with my girls |
| Current Situation: | Ariel and his wife Lizette are struggling to support their family of five as they await an increase in his service-connected disability income and the start of social security disability and caregiver support. All could be four to six months away. I the meantime, they are seeking financial assistance from Rebuild Hope and several other non-profits. They will be self-sufficient once they receive merited government benefits. |
| Current Requests: | Need: $1500 | Received: $275 | Unmet Need: $1225 |
The Hernandez Family joined Rebuild Hope in August 2011.
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