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 ...

Gulf War Illness Linked to Memory Problems in Veterans

A new study released by the University Of Texas finds that veterans, who suffer from Gulf War Illness, may also suffer from memory problems. Gulf War Illness is the name given to the syndrome that ...

High Rates of Prescription Painkiller Addiction among Veterans

According to a report by the Center for Investigative Reporting, veterans being treated at Veterans Administration hospitals are been prescribed unnecessarily strong painkillers, increasing their ...

Massive Backlog of Veterans Disability Claims Appeals

The Veterans Administration has been touting its progress in helping reduce the number of veterans disability claims that are pending processing. However, while that may be true, the fact is that ...

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