Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

Madigan team reversed 285 PTSD diagnoses, Sen. Murray says

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Team VCS

The Army has identified 285 Madigan Army Medical Center patients whose PTSD diagnoses were reversed by a forensic psychiatric screening team whose actions are now under investigation. By Hal Bernton Seattle Times staff reporter The Army Medical Command has identified … Continue reading →

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For Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Killers Carry Risks

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Team VCS

From the NYTIMES.com ATWAR blog By JAMES DAO Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to be prescribed opioid pain killers than other veterans with pain problems and more likely to use the opioids in risky ways, according to … Continue reading →

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Latest Email Update

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Team VCS

Below is the text of the latest email update shared by VCS with our members. As we enter our second decade, we think it is important to reflect and remind people who we are and what we have done. Especially … Continue reading →

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Suicides, disputes spur probe of Bragg WTU

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Team VCS

  By Joe Gould – Staff writer Posted : Sunday Mar 4, 2012 9:27:37 EST In the wake of six suicides and 25 domestic disputes reported among soldiers at Fort Bragg, N.C., over a five-week span, 18th Airborne Corps commander … Continue reading →

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Women Veterans Deserve Recognition, Services

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Team VCS

March 4, 2012 (The Baltimore Sun) – March is designated as Women’s History Month, an opportunity to remember the role women have played in U.S. history since our nation’s inception. To serve in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, … Continue reading →

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Veterans, VA split over mental health expansion

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Team VCS

  By Kevin Freking – The Associated Press Posted : Saturday Mar 3, 2012 15:03:31 EST WASHINGTON — Two years after Congress passed a high-profile law to improve health care for military veterans, lawmakers and advocates are again raising alarms … Continue reading →

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Army focuses on traumatic brain injuries Army focuses on traumatic brain injuries Army focuses on traumatic brain injuries

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Team VCS

March 5, 2012 By Ben Sherman, Fort Sill Dr. Bart Winter, Fort Sill Traumatic Brain Injury clinic physician, examines a “H.E.A.D.S. UP Warrior” banner that lists the signs of a concussion with Dr. Jason Albano, TBI neuropsychologist, and Public Health … Continue reading →

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Important and Helpful Department of Veterans’ Affrairs Links

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Team VCS

  Here is a list of very important links for veterans to aid in obtaining your benefits. Quick List ·         Veterans ON–line Application (VONAPP) ·         Enroll/Update Medical Benefits (10–10EZ) ·         My HealtheVet ·         eBenefits ·         Life Insurance Online Applications ·         … Continue reading →

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VCS Release: Endorsement of Senator Durbin’s Protect Our Students and Taxpayers(POST)Act

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Team VCS

Below is the text of the a letter of support VCS sent to Senator Durbin’s Office. We appreciate his and congressional efforts to protect our veterans and service members education benefits from unscrupulous targeting for their education benefits. Please show … Continue reading →

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Hotline available for soldiers, veterans over PTSD evaluations

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Team VCS

The Army Medical Command has established a hotline for soldiers and veterans who have been screened by forensic psychiatric teams since 2007 as part of the evaluation for medical retirement. By Hal Bernton Seattle Times staff reporter The Army Medical … Continue reading →

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