By Rory Berry, Navy Veteran I recently had the pleasure to meet Melissa Walker, who uses art therapy to work with victims of TBI and PTSD at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I was
Read Full Articleby Christopher Ferdico, Attorney at Law and US Army Veteran A quick internet search will tell you that the chances of being hit by lightning in any particular year is 1 in 700,000. The odds
Read Full ArticleService in the US Navy is different than in the other branches because life aboard ship carries its own particular risks. Sailors live in a unique environment that may lead to injury or illness in
Read Full ArticlePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma and stressor related disorder that has received widespread attention since the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began. Common symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited to,
Read Full ArticleBy Stephani Bennett, Veterans Attorney When talking about VA disability benefits, we tend to think in broad military terms. An injury was incurred “in service” or due to a deployment to a certain region. But each
Read Full ArticleVeterans who have experienced a traumatic event such as sexual assault or the death of a fellow service member in-service may suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, PTSD oftentimes goes undiagnosed until many years
Read Full ArticlePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be frightening and painful for people who experience it. Many Veterans suffer from this debilitating condition. When an individual is a witness to violence, bloodshed, and the stress of combat,
Read Full ArticleThe rate at which veterans suffer from depression can be up to twice as high as the national average. According to the VA’s National Registry for Depression, 11% of veterans 65 and older have been
Read Full ArticlePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or post-traumatic stress syndrome, is a mental health condition that can affect someone both mentally and physically. In order to receive a diagnosis of PTSD, there must be a precipitating traumatic
Read Full ArticleIt is no surprise that animals are being used to help veterans with PTSD. These dogs could be used to help a veteran with significant hearing loss or vision loss, or performing a task that
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