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Rarely are there objective and medically acceptable testing methods that can scientifically verify the presence of a mental illness. That may have changed based on new research out of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota VA Medical Center. Hundreds of thousands of new cases of PTSD are being [...]

The Associated Press did a great story on the problems women veterans face in lieu of their increasing numbers and society’s failure to acknowledge their sacrifices. The numbers are quite high since over 230,000 women have fought in recent military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The problems they face [...]

Anybody who has applied for VA benefits alleging medical problems due to Agent Orange exposure knows about the “boots on the ground” requirement that requires that Veterans have had physical presence in Vietnam. The problem with this requirement is that many Vietnam era veterans were exposed to Agent Orange in [...]

In a rare 100-0 vote tally funding for Veteran’s Health Care would be increased by 9% over last year’s funding. The House approved a similar measure and so a final bill will soon be produced for President Obama. The costs of health care for Veterans has increased due to [...]

The event located at the multipurpose building just east of the Wahlen VA Medical Center on 500 Foothill Dr. provides all kinds of social services for homeless veterans. We’ve also provided some information on other social services available for Veterans including a support group at the Sorenson Unity Center [...]

Former Sen. Max Cleland (D., Ga.) has written a new book “Heart of a Patriot” about the importance of getting medical and/or mental health treatment for Veterans who need it. Senator Cleland himself lost his legs and one arm during the Vietnam War and had in fact returned to Walter [...]

If we needed any further proof that veterans are not a priority at VA is the recent report from CNN that technology employees at VA are getting bonuses while thousands of Veteran’s claims remain undecided. These bonuses amount to around $24 million. The VA Inspector General studied the problem [...]

For those who oppose a public option currently being considered by Congress should consider the VA Medical System where the standard of care is rated much higher than health care outside of the VA. Veterans, on the whole, typically have significant physical and mental health impairments, but they rated the [...]

The NY Times reported that the Army has plans for a new program that will require all 1.1 million of its enlisted soldiers to take “emotional resiliency” training. The new program is the first of its kind and is intended to head off problems Veterans have with PTSD, depression, and [...]