VA strengthens research and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

By Laurel Adams

As more veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seek treatment for post—traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Veterans Affai

Excerpts from this story referencing "Veteran":

"… k treatment for post—traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Veterans Affairs has improved how it funds PTSD research and treatment.About 20 pe …"

"… ams to make the highest—rated treatments widely available throughout the Veterans Affairs hospital system, a Government Accountability Office report found. …"

"… therapy and prolonged—exposure therapy, were reviewed and approved by a Veterans Affairs medical panel as the standardized treatment for PTSD. Both treatm …"

"… ion in 2005 to $24.5 million in 2009.FAST FACT: In 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs received $510 million for medical and prosthetic research.Followi …"

Veteran disability claims languish

By The Center for Public Integrity

Veterans are now forced to wait up to six months to have their disabilities claims processed

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"… ility claims are a vital and necessary source of income. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), however, has long failed to process claims in a timely mann …"

"… . Daniel Akaka, Democrat of Hawaii and chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has called for better technology, improved employee training, …"

"… rocessing systems through integration of today's technology."Follow-up:The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 looks to address the backlog by using el …"

Poor health care for veterans

By The Center for Public Integrity

Veterans increasingly face substandard conditions at VA hospitals, including long waits, poor care, and unprofessional staff

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"… t-rate VA planning division that will help avoid future budget shortfalls. …"

"… void future budget shortfalls. …"

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From pension buyouts to PTSD, how America's veterans are faring on Veterans Day

By Sandy Johnson

24 million veterans, and the government's treatment of them

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"… appointee was overpaid $41,000 and commuted to Washington from Arkansas. …"

"… ld the government accountable over the years for treatment of Veterans.For Veterans Day, the Center has compiled some of its coverage of soldiers and Veteran …"

"… poor” physical shape.ANALYSIS: A new kind of house call pioneered by the Veterans Affairs Department may save billions in medical costs and be a model for …"

Panel calls for annual PTSD screening

By The Associated Press

Panel recommends annual PTSD screening for returning soldiers, better tracking of treatments

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"… vides medical care to active members of the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs cares for those who no longer serve. Sandro Galea, the chairman o …"

"… in New York City and working with the advocacy group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Jason Hansman, the group's membership director, …"

Daily Disclosure: Arizona congressman targeted by veterans’ group

By Rachael Marcus

Arizona Senate candidate Rep. Jeff Flake accused of voting against veterans

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"… to Carmona’s endorsements list. Carmona also has the endorsement of the Veterans Alliance for Security and Democracy, which tends to support Democratic ve …"