The latest projections from the VA incorporate data from about two dozen states that recorded the cause of death on death certificates. Previous estimates focused only on those getting care from the VA's hospitals and clinics. The department described the study as the most comprehensive it has ever taken on the issue.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been severely criticized for the diagnoses of wounded veterans with a personality disorder, instead of PTSD, thus denying them disability pay and medical benefits. More than 22,500 soldiers have been suspiciously dismissed with personality disorders, rather than PTSD. By doing so, the military saves money in disability pay and medical care over the lifetimes of veterans. How many homeless veterans, discharged for personality disorders rather than PTSD,
The men and women who have served this country in its many wars hold many views about those wars, and about the country they swore an oath to defend. But they share a frustration with the “austerity” policies of politicians who talk a good game but then leave vets unemployed, homeless and neglected.
The latest projections from the VA incorporate data from about two dozen states that recorded the cause of death on death certificates. Previous estimates focused only on those getting care from the VA's hospitals and clinics. The department described the study as the most comprehensive it has ever taken on the issue.
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Veterans Helping Veterans
for NEGLECTED VETERANS
and SERVICE MEMBERS
22 Veterans commit suicide every day in America. PTSD is a SERIOUS issue for our Service Members. Did you know?
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a Veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes
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The number of military suicides now outweighs the number of deaths in combat
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at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have PTSD and/or Depression
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50% of those with PTSD do not seek treatment
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out of the half that seek treatment, only half of them get "minimally adequate" treatment (RAND study)
The goal of the March on Washington is to get National attention focused on the poor treatment of Veterans, and the obstacles faced, which cause so many to choose to take their own lives. Join the movement and help us to improve the quality of life for all Veterans.