All posts tagged 'PTSD and military'

VA Lagging Treating Vets With PTSD From Combat In Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on December 3rd, 2011 · Posted in Brain Injury

Veterans who are now suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan are not getting prompt help or treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to testimony at a Senate committee hearing last week. http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2011-11-30/veterans-PTSD-health-care/51515992/1 USA Today covered the proceedings before the Senate Veteran’s Affairs committee,..
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America’s VetDogs: Four-legged Therapy for Soldiers

Posted on March 11th, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

In our firm we are confirmed believers in the benefit of canine companions. Our paralegal, Jayne, and her dog, Magic, recently completed their therapy dog certification and are well on their way to helping brighten up the days of nursing home residents in their area. Therapy dogs provide many services..
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Purple Heart won’t be awarded for PTSD

Posted on January 8th, 2009 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 1/8/2009 By PAULINE JELINEKAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday sought to assure troops that it takes post-traumatic stress seriously despite the recent decision not to award the Purple Heart to those with the disorder. An advisory committee concluded that troops coming home from the wars..
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