Veterans and PTSD Toni L. Enemy Hunter Psychiatric Rehabilitation/REHA 425 Professor McDermott October 29‚ 2011 Abstract The United States is seeing an increasing number of Veterans coming back from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is affecting the lives of men and women‚ their family and those closest to them. The goal of this paper is to give some general information for women and their families
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War veterans have been experiencing poor service dating back to an article released in 1974‚ these issues are still occurring today‚ and they are ending fatally (WND Staff‚ Military and Defense par. 1). The Veteran Health Administration (VA) was established in 1778 and provides medical care‚ benefits‚ and burials/memorials for all American veterans. To get into the VA system one must be discharged from the armed services and then enroll in the system. Patients must undergo a test to review their
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Veterans Essay What a veteran means to me is someone who is brave ‚strong‚ and courageous. I have a few veterans in my family. They have been through alot. They have spent time away from their hometown in different states that they have been stationed at. It is hard having them away‚ but it is even harder for them. Let me tell you about my perspective on things. A veteran is someone who was very brave. Going to war comes with the fear of death or getting severely injured. Veterans ‚ of
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CREATION OF THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION THOMAS POULTER PA 445 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY 25 FEBRUARY 2013 Introduction The United States Veterans Administration (VA) is the second largest agency in the federal government. The VA has the most comprehensive health care system for veterans than any other country. The concept of the Veterans Administration dates back to the early 1600s when the pilgrims developed a program to help developed to help Soldiers when hurt in
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Veterans’ healthcare benefits date back to the year 1636 when pilgrims coming to the “new world” met Pequot Indians‚ prompting them to pass a law saying veterans would be supported by the colony. The first trace of healthcare benefits was when the Continental Congress of 1766 encouraged new recruits to enlist in the military by promising a pension and free healthcare to retired and disabled veterans (VA History). Today‚ the idea is still there‚ but there is a fair amount of bureaucratic red tape
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make them relive times they want forgotten. Sounds make them jump and bring them back to battle. These veterans go into war joyful young adults‚ and come back scarred. When they are discharged for medical reasons it can be hard for them to transition back into civilian life. This is where the government comes in to help them. But‚ a shocking amount of veterans are not getting the
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these veterans defending Americans of the United States in past wars‚ we may not be free right now. These men and women risk their lives to our freedom‚ and this took a great deal of bravery and sacrifice. Many veterans even died‚ and I have seen on the news where many more are still dying‚ and families are losing their loved ones. It is very sad that many people choose to risk their lives‚ but they knew the risks and felt it was their duty and honor to fight on our behalf. So what is a veteran to
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ary experiences to share. 8. The Department of Veterans Affairs Local VA facilities — medical centers‚ regional benefits offices and national cemeteries — can serve as sources of information and speakers for Veterans Day programs. They c an also provide contact with local veterans service organizations and arrange visits‚ tour s and other special programs for students. To contact your local VA facilities‚ look under Department of Veterans Affairs in the Federal Government listings in the
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial The Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall was built in 1984‚ after it got approved by congress in 1980. Describing this beautiful piece of art is a great joy for anyone who has seen it or not. The memorial wall was designed by an undergraduate student at Yale University‚ Maya Ying Lin. She was only 21 at that time and about to win the national design competition. The wall is a two black triangular granite that is sunk into the ground. Each wall is 250ft and both walls are 10
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Homeless Veteran Essay We have many homeless veterans on the streets today. None of them deserve to be homeless for what they have done for this country. They gave their lives for our freedom. They are diligent‚ intrepid‚ and Incessant men and women. They spent their life in hard training‚ days and nights of hard work‚ the work they did was arduous. They were superfluous for what they have done for us. The did not have to go away from their family/friends. They chose to do that. They gave years
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