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Mental Health, PTSD
The Buddy to Buddy Veteran Mentorship Program uses trained veteran volunteers to provide support and connection to resources. This is a free program open to all Michigan service members and veterans, regardless of time served or discharge status. Buddy-to-Buddy comprises of two tiers. Tier 1 (Buddy 1s) are in-unit Guards trained and overseen by the […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
One concern we hear from many veterans is “Can my VA benefits be garnished?” At Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, we want to clear the air and provide you with all the information you need. What is Garnishment? According to the Department of Labor, garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person’s earnings are […]
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Claims Processing, Veterans Law
Thank you for choosing Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC as your VA disability claim representative. This article will provide an overview of the VA process and our office’s communication, to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the claims process. Office Communication Intake Process During your […]
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Mental Health, PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health issue that can affect anyone, but it is especially prominent among military personnel. Approximately 7% of veterans experience PTSD at some point in their lives and many feel alone and powerless. They can also feel distant from loved ones and experience negative emotions that do not […]
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PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to fund research into the use of psychedelic substances to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Veterans. The announcement reflects a growing interest in exploring alternative therapies for former service members suffering from mental health conditions. It comes amid a shifting perspective on substances that were commonly […]
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PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe mental health condition that many veterans suffer from after experiencing traumatic events during their military service. This debilitating condition can deeply affect your quality of life, rendering you nearly incapable of performing regular tasks or maintaining steady employment. Therefore, it is critical that any veteran who is suffering from […]
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PTSD
People may know nightmares by the technical name parasomnia. Parasomnia includes sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, and nightmares. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 60% of veterans suffer from trauma-related nightmares, and 31% suffer from nightmares. Nightmares occur during the resting, waking, or falling asleep state. Although there are several periods when nightmares may occur, […]
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Mental Health
It’s no secret that military personnel face post-traumatic events daily. It is no surprise that in a recent study, veterans’ nightmares were linked to specific trauma-laden events associated with suicide reattempts. This particular study sorted through data obtained from over 3,200 veterans with a history of attempting to commit suicide. The second criteria evaluated was […]
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PTSD
PTSD is more prevalent in the U.S. than was once thought. The estimated cost of providing health services to those suffering from it is higher than treating anxiety and depression – considered relatively commonplace in society today. The estimated cost of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was $232.2 billion in 2018. You can read the […]
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PTSD
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) has received “Breakthrough Device” recognition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The foundation concept is that the commercially available stimulation device could help reduce the physiological response to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stress triggers. The results during tests indicate the device is safe, practical, and a novel treatment […]
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