Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

PTSD outcomes improve as US Army adds behavioral health screening to primary care

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Team VCS

posted on: june 6, 2012 – 4:00pm FORT KNOX, Ky., June 6, 2012 – American Soldiers are reaping the rewards of an innovative Army program designed to identify and treat Soldiers at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression earlier by conducting … Continue reading →

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I Was There: Veterans with PTSD seek control of lives through Army-sponsored filmmaking

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Team VCS

  By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 10:51 AM FORT CARSON, Colo. — In 1943, an enraged Gen. George S. Patton slapped a battle-fatigued U.S. soldier at a military hospital and accused him of cowardice, an episode that nearly ended Patton’s career. Nearly 70 … Continue reading →

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New effort at TCU focuses on combat veterans’ moral injuries

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Team VCS

By CHRIS VAUGHN Fort Worth Star-Telegram Published: June 5, 2012 FORT WORTH — War changes people. That is indisputable. The changes differ infinitely, depending on the individuals, their background, age and maturity, their war, when they served, the place they served. … Continue reading →

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VA/DOD PTSD Mobile App wins award in telemedicine

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Team VCS

Check it out. Mobile App: PTSD Coach PTSD Coach mobile app wins FCC award for helping people use technology to manage PTSD symptoms. The PTSD Coach app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that commonly occur after trauma. … Continue reading →

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Program helps civilians understand veterans’ views

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Team VCS

    By Corinne Reilly  The Virginian-PilotHampton It’s a simple story, and to those with a connection to the Army or Marine Corps, it might even be a cliche. But when Eric Endries tells it to outsiders, particularly those in law … Continue reading →

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Will We Pay Our Debt to Our Veterans?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Team VCS

VCS ED Quoted. Water Reed scandal we helped expose is also discussed. From the Fix Soldiers are coming home from our two wars with a staggering rate of invisible brain injuries—and the addictions that go with them. With treatment estimated … Continue reading →

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Important info: Programs Assist Veterans with Jobs, Education, Homes

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Team VCS

At VCS we like to share information important to veterans. By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education … Continue reading →

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VA Audit: Over 40,000 Veterans Appeals Ignored

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Team VCS

From Ben Krause VCS AD for Advocacy and founder of disabledveterans.org   VA Regional Offices are ignoring 18.5 percent of veterans’ appeals on average, according to a recent audit. The Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that ignoring … Continue reading →

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VA pleased with early response to Veterans Retraining Assistance Program

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Team VCS

Veterans the spots of filling up. First come, first serve. Please  take advantage or pass it along to someone who can.  By LEO SHANE III Stars and Stripes Published: May 31, 2012 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs officials said they’re on pace … Continue reading →

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Enrollment begins for jobs program targeting older vets

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Team VCS

Published: May 29, 2012 From Stripes.com U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR With the Vow to Hire Heroes Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama last year, a new employment program aiming to recalibrate the career prospects of veterans over … Continue reading →

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