VA Will Investigate Benefits of Service Dogs for Helping PTSD Victims

The Veterans Affairs Department is soon expected to trigger a study into the effectiveness and benefits of using service dogs for the treatment of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Other Costs of War

Most of the focus on injuries involving veterans centers on injuries that are sustained as a direct result of being involved in combat. These include blast-related brain injuries, amputations, ...

PTSD Statistics: Veterans At Continued Risk

In the wake of the Fort Hood shooting recently, which has been traced to yet another veteran possibly battling symptoms of PTSD, it’s important to spotlight exactly how serious a challenge this is ...

Feds Move to Promote Research on Benefits of Pot in Treating PTSD

The federal administration recently made a key decision that will help promote long-delayed research into the benefits of marijuana in treating veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Vets Face Long-Term Psychological Effects from Genital Injuries

There is a new category of devastating injuries facing vets, and these have the potential to cause long-term sexual as well as psychological problems. The number of veterans returning home from Iraq ...

Veteran Mental Health Going Undiagnosed Because of Screening Failures

US military service members, including those who have served in the combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, are at a high risk of mental disorders, like depression and anxiety. However, in far too many ...

Vets Exposed to Agent Orange at Higher Risk of Skin Cancer

Vietnam veterans, who were exposed to the dangerous chemical Agent Orange, have been found to have a much higher risk for several types of medical conditions and diseases. New research also indicates ...

Veterans May Suffer Effects of Brain Injuries for Years Later

According to the results of a new study, veterans who suffer from combat-related brain injuries may suffer from the effects of such injuries, even years later.

Mild Blast Injuries Can Cause Long-Term Brain Injuries in Veterans

According to the results of a new study, veterans who suffer even mild explosion-related injuries can have long-term brain damage.

Improving Veterans Disability Claims Processing: A Promising Update

Veterans, who have given some of the best years of their lives to our country, should not have to wait for long periods of time to get their veterans disability claims processed and approved. The ...

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