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PTSD
A survey commissioned by the Cohen Veterans Network found that most Americans greatly overestimate how many veterans have PTSD, showing that PTSD-related stigma affects more than just those who have PTSD. Two-thirds of respondents to the study said they imagined that more than half of all veterans now have PTSD. The actual estimate of how […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, PTSD
At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, we represent many survivors of Military Sexual Trauma, also called MST. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, take a look at our recent blog covering Military Sexual Trauma Disability Claims. In this article, we will address some common misconceptions people often have about MST. Misconception #1 Only young women […]
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PTSD
Memory loss can be a normal part of getting older. It also may indicate the start of a serious problem, especially for veterans. Because they suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder at a higher-than-average rate, veterans are also at risk of memory loss and dementia. Knowing the signs of problematic memory […]
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PTSD
As the number of women combat veterans rises, so too does the military’s understanding of the differences in how men and women process trauma and go on to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The core symptoms of PTSD, such as hyperarousal, reexperiencing, avoidance and numbing, are generally the same for most people with the condition. […]
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PTSD
As the national mental health crisis among veterans becomes increasingly dire, researchers are looking for new ways to offer relief. Scientists and politicians alike have recently begun advocating more seriously for psychedelic drugs like “magic mushrooms,” ketamine and ecstasy (MDMA) as viable treatment options for conditions that overwhelmingly affect veterans like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), […]
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News and Press, PTSD
This week on 4 Minutes With LHFV, Veterans Disability Attorney Jim Fausone will be discussing: the difference between PTSD and Depression VA disability claims; a Veterans Radio Podcast featuring University of Detroit-Mercy Professor Greg Sumner on the POWs brought to Michigan during World War II; and Ross McGinnis’ Medal of Honor from Home of Heroes. PTSD vs. […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
The U.S. Navy surface forces are receiving new instructions, aimed at ensuring sailors are getting consistent sleep while out at sea. The Comprehensive Endurance, Fatigue Management Program further expands on similar instructions released in 2017, a result of an investigation discovering sailor fatigue played a role in the fatal collisions of warships Fitzgerald and John […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
With recent budget-cuts directed to the U.S. Postal Service. The Department of Veterans Affairs has been forced to work with alternative shipping providers for Veterans requiring prescriptions to be shipped to them. The alternatives VA is currently engaging with are private shipping mega-giants, FedEx and UPS. If you would like to read more on the […]
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