Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many who have served in the military. The effects of PTSD may not be immediately apparent and may become debilitating years after the completion of service. In some cases, even
Read Full ArticleVeterans 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
Read Full ArticleAccording 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
Read Full ArticleABC 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
Read Full ArticleQuestions 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
Read Full ArticleAccording 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
Read Full ArticleIn 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
Read Full ArticleIf 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
Read Full ArticleNebraska 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
Read Full ArticleAs 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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