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Readers who are concerned with veterans' issues may take an interest in the following account of a former Army reservist who is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. The woman served as a critical care and

In general, in order for the VA to grant service connection for a disability to qualify veterans for disability compensation, veterans usually have to prove three things: 1) a current diagnosed disability; 2) in-service incurrence

Nebraska veterans may be interested to learn that advances in PTSD therapies may help those who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Many veterans who return to the United States often suffer mental injuries in

Nebraska residents may be interested to know that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, affects close to 8 million Americans annually. The condition has been linked to cardiovascular diseases and may be accelerated by depression,

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that has long been associated with the experiences of Veterans returning from combat zones. While PTSD has historically been associated with affecting male Veterans, it

Families of soldiers should know that records from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicated that 502,546 veterans were treated for a primary or secondary diagnoses of PTSD. Of this group, 24 percent served in recent

Recently, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, announced that VA hospitals and clinics across the country would hire an additional 1,600 mental health clinicians and 300 support staff. The new staff of nurses,

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and PTSD: VA Support for Veterans Understanding Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Military Sexual Trauma (MST) refers to experiences of sexual harassment or assault during military service, affecting thousands of veterans each

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder may disrupt daily life and can linger for decades. Flashbacks can interfere with work, restless nights may mean fatigue throughout the workday, and crowds or certain sounds may prompt

On August 31, 2012, President Obama signed an executive order that improves access for veterans and troops to mental health services. The new order is an effort to reduce the number of suicides and make