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