Category: Veterans Medical News

June 27, 2014 Marks PTSD Awareness Day

About PTSD Awareness The National Center for PTSD promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments throughout the year. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD Awareness Day (S. Res. 455). Since then, during the month of June, we ask everyone to help us raise PTSD awareness. Following trauma, most people experience stress reactions but many do not develop PTSD. Mental… Read more

PTSD Resources List of Organizations and Government Agencies

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Resources Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Department of Veterans Affairs To provide a wealth of resources to our US Veterans, VA is made up of three branches, Veterans Health (VHA), Veterans Benefits (VBA), and Cemetery. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) This VHA site provides access to apply for health benefits. Read real stories from Inside Veterans Health, or access the… Read more

Social Security Launches New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans

…Fast-tracking Disability Decisions for Vets with 100% Permanent and Total Rating From a Social Security Administration News Release WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – Social Security claims from veterans with a Veterans Affairs Department disability compensation rating of 100 percent permanent and total have a new process that will treat their applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions. Carolyn W.… Read more

Veterans’ Town Hall Meeting With Keynote Speaker Col. Oliver North

The Problem? In recent years with the war on terrorism and the poor economy, the rate of unemployment and homelessness has increased for the Veteran community. What Are We Going To Do About It? We will be hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings inviting elected officials, the Department of Veteran Affairs, non-profit organizations, Veteran students, landlords, brokers, realtors and… Read more
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Welcome Home Celebration and Veteran Resource Fair – March 1st 2014

Attention Central Florida Veterans, Active Duty Military and Military Families: We, at the Orlando VA Medical Center are extending an invitation to you and your family to a family fun day at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford on March 1st, 2014. This event is absolutely FREE for all Veterans and their families. The meals are included. When : March… Read more