Veterans afflicted with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may soon benefit from a non-traditional treatment that involves ecstasy, a psychotropic drug more often seen in night clubs than in therapy sessions. According to an artile
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According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), women make up the fastest-growing group of Veterans in the United States. More than 2 million female Veterans live in the U.S. As more women choose
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ABC News reported George Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin, says he lives in constant fear and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Florida jury found Zimmerman not guilty of
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Questions about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could lead the medical community to make changes about how the disorder is treated in military personnel. At the annual gathering of the American Psychiatric Association, these questions
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According to a recent study conducted at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Psychological Sciences, there is a distinct link between PTSD and depression. In fact, about 50 percent of those who suffer from post
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In order to get service connected for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a veteran needs to show credible evidence of the in-service stressor(s). Evidence from the service department showing that the veteran served in the
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If you’re a Veteran suffering from hearing loss you believe to be the result of your service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Hearing issues are among the most common disabilities for active-duty
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Nebraska service members and veterans might be interested in learning about a growing concern among those who represent disabled veterans and their families. In recent years, over 30,000 service members have had mental health discharges
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As a Veteran seeking Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits, it can be disheartening to have a claim denied due to a disability that occurred during childhood. However, it's important to understand that a disability experienced
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The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) has jurisdiction over the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board). As such, the Board is required to follow instructions the Court provides when the Court remands a case
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