Some veterans who have been exposed to combat or military sexual trauma may develop an acquired psychiatric disorder. Many veterans, after filing a claim for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), end up diagnosed with another
Read Full ArticleThe law is clear: "every veteran shall be taken to have been in sound condition when examined, accepted, and enrolled for service, except as to defects, infirmities, or disorders noted at the time of the
Read Full ArticleNebraska war veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome may be interested to learn that virtual reality simulations are being used as a form of treatment. With virtual reality, clinicians who are treating veterans
Read Full ArticleAs many readers may already know, post-traumatic stress disorder is a significant issue for veterans returning from conflicts overseas. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology might have discovered a means of creating a possible
Read Full ArticleMilitary veterans  across America, some of whom are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or brain injuries, have reported extreme difficulties in adapting back to civilian life after a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Read Full ArticleFor many war veterans who suffer from PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, every day can be a struggle. Luckily, researchers are stepping up to discover new methods for combating this form of mental illness. In
Read Full ArticleThe following veteran statistics are from a major study done by the RAND Corporation, a study by the Congressional Research Service, the Veterans Administration, and the U.S. Surgeon General. PTSD statistics are a moving target that
Read Full ArticleThe American Legion is seeking veterans from Nebraska and other states who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries to participate in a survey to learn more about their treatment, care
Read Full ArticleOn August 19, 1968, Henry Gardner USMC was convicted by general court-martial for being absent without leave on several occasions from May through July of 1968. He served time in the Da Nang prison in
Read Full ArticleRecently the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) ruled in the case of Young v. Shinseki, 22 Vet. App 461 (2009). In Young, a veteran sought an earlier effective date for his service-connected post
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