A new Army policy is making it harder for soldiers with PTSD and other combat-caused ailments to get much-needed service dogs, according to an investigation by msnbc.com.

The policy, implemented by the Army in January, requires all service dogs prescribed to active-duty soldiers to be approved by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). The problem? Not all states have ADI-affiliated organizations.

In addition, commanders must give their approval before a soldier ...