The military/VA medical system has been a disaster since long before this war. No one gave a crap then. The only reason that anyone printed that report is because it was convenient to their cause, which is making our military look bad. Officers get relieved of command all the time over much smaller things than this. It's just what they do to make it publicly look like things will change. This should have happened long ago. I'm glad it's happening now, but I won't hold my breath until I see real changes. Right now, it's just symbolic.
Your original question was whether they got their rights back. I was just pointing out that there was nothing to "get back". The rules about speaking to the press have always been there.
see 53......you are correct.