These Politicians Have Battled Through Chronic Health Issues - Page 21 of 32

Ruben Gallego

Before Ruben Gallego became an Arizona Congressman, he completed a tour of duty in Iraq as a Marine infantryman. Upon returning from Iraq, Gallego experienced intense anxiety and trouble sleeping, and eventually sought treatment for PTSD. After a long recovery, Gallego was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2011, where he successfully introduced a bill to grant veterans in-state tuition.