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Does it matter whether the Department of Veterans Affairs finds that a veteran is service-connected for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Veterans
Are veterans at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease? Recent research has shown that veterans are at a disproportionately higher risk for developing
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MST PTSD: What Veterans Need to Know!
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Changing How the VA Rates Mental Conditions: GAF Scores vs. WHODAS 2.0 Veterans can experience a variety of mental health issues following military
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How VA Rates PTSD and Depression
PTSD and Depression in Veterans Military veterans are vulnerable to a number of mental health conditions following service. Posttraumatic stress
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Facts on Military Sexual Trauma and Statistics
What is Military Sexual Assault? According to the Department of Defense (DoD), sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact,
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Military Sexual Trauma Signs and its Effects
Prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma Although military sexual trauma is a very traumatic experience, there is no reason to feel ashamed or
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VA Disability Rating for Depression Explained
While many veterans experience physical injuries and ailments following active duty, mental health is a concern as well. Depression is one of the most
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