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Why the V.A. Won't Pay for Service Dogs to Treat PTSD - 0 views

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Veterans PTSD Service Dogs

shared by seanburns89 on 02 Sep 19 - No Cached

seanburns89 on 02 Sep 19

This article gives insight into the relationship between the Humane Society and the V.A. that was formed to provide shelter dogs as services dogs to veterans. Furthermore, the article provides a background as to why after two years of being active the program has only given services dogs to 19 veterans. It goes on to explain how veterans who suffer from PTSD would benefit from having a service dog.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article gives insight into the relationship between the Humane Society and the V.A. that was formed to provide shelter dogs as services dogs to veterans. Furthermore, the article provides a background as to why after two years of being active the program has only given services dogs to 19 veterans. It goes on to explain how veterans who suffer from PTSD would benefit from having a service dog. </div>

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atambience on 03 Sep 19

Dogs are expensive. I wonder how effective this is compared to other cheaper treatments.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dogs are expensive. I wonder how effective this is compared to other cheaper treatments.</div>

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kay2145198 on 03 Sep 19

I believe it is crucial for PTSD. I think there is no reason the insurance company shouldn't cover this for veterans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I believe it is crucial for PTSD. I think there is no reason the insurance company shouldn't cover this for veterans.</div>

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smileyamber08 on 03 Sep 19

Dogs can be expensive but they can be so beneficial and such a cheaper effective way to help someone in need.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dogs can be expensive but they can be so beneficial and such a cheaper effective way to help someone in need.</div>

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25 Years After the Persian Gulf War: An Assessment of VA's Disability Claims Process wi... - 0 views

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Veterans Golf War Illness

shared by che2146091 on 26 Jan 17 - No Cached

che2146091 on 26 Jan 17

There is an alarming trend in denial of Gulf War Illness related claims by the Veteran Administration. Eighty percent of Golf War Illness claims have been denied a service related connection. From Vietnam to Persian Gulf veterans face the same challenge to gain benefits from the suffering of an undiagnosed illness. Why is our government letting down our veterans, when they should be treated with more respect?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is an alarming trend in denial of Gulf War Illness related claims by the Veteran Administration. Eighty percent of Golf War Illness claims have been denied a service related connection. From Vietnam to Persian Gulf veterans face the same challenge to gain benefits from the suffering of an undiagnosed illness. Why is our government letting down our veterans, when they should be treated with more respect? </div>

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Veterans - 1 views

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shared by vic2170501 on 03 Sep 18 - No Cached

vic2170501 on 03 Sep 18

This article deals with our veterans. It explains how social workers truly are the most active in giving justice to our honored veterans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article deals with our veterans. It explains how social workers truly are the most active in giving justice to our honored veterans.</div>

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House-veterans-bills-omnibus | MilitaryTimes - 0 views

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shared by bri2104912 on 04 Sep 16 - No Cached

bri2104912 on 04 Sep 16

Many veterans have been left without any benefits after leaving the service, some have even become homeless. The veterans bill would help those who have been struggling with suicide, depression, education, and medical benefits. There are 9 laws that are being passed to help those who have served in the military.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many veterans have been left without any benefits after leaving the service, some have even become homeless. The veterans bill would help those who have been struggling with suicide, depression, education, and medical benefits. There are 9 laws that are being passed to help those who have served in the military.</div>

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proposed law to ban protests at military funerals - 0 views

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personal+freedoms freedom of assembly veteran protest

shared by David Kroll on 01 Sep 13 - No Cached

David Kroll on 01 Sep 13

Several bills have been introduced which would ban protestors at funerals and religious services. The bans would be in effect for two hours before and after the service. Another proposed bill would make lying about being a veteran to utilize programs aimed at giving preference to veterans in employment a crime.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Several bills have been introduced which would ban protestors at funerals and religious services. The bans would be in effect for two hours before and after the service. Another proposed bill would make lying about being a veteran to utilize programs aimed at giving preference to veterans in employment a crime.</div>

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Homeless Veterans - 0 views

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Personal Freedom Veterans Homelessness

shared by bai2118295 on 04 Sep 16 - No Cached

bai2118295 on 04 Sep 16

Many of our former military are treated awfully by their country, it is important that we understand these people and the sacrifice they made for this country. Many of our veterans are homeless and we need to take steps to combat this.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many of our former military are treated awfully by their country, it is important that we understand these people and the sacrifice they made for this country. Many of our veterans are homeless and we need to take steps to combat this.</div>

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Mental Health and the Military - 0 views

www.socialjusticesolutions.org/...tarys-mental-health-problems-2

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shared by dev2154534 on 30 Jan 17 - No Cached

dev2154534 on 30 Jan 17

This website gives statistics on what percentage of veterans come home after serving overseas with mental disorders. It also shows what the government and the VA plan to do and help out the veterans and their families.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website gives statistics on what percentage of veterans come home after serving overseas with mental disorders. It also shows what the government and the VA plan to do and help out the veterans and their families.</div>

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Fact Sheet: Veteran Homelessness - 0 views

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shared by kevia18 on 05 Sep 16 - No Cached

kevia18 on 05 Sep 16

This website is a fact sheet that provides statistics of the amount of homeless veterans in the US as of 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website is a fact sheet that provides statistics of the amount of homeless veterans in the US as of 2015.</div>

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mat2046668 on 05 Sep 16

This issue really angers me. We send our troops off to war or to serve our country, so that we can ultimately turn our backs on them when they acclimate to civilian life. The ramifications of what they endure is life-altering and they need assistance adjusting to normalcy. Mental illness is very prevalent afterwards and if anyone deserves compassion, it is our troops.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This issue really angers me. We send our troops off to war or to serve our country, so that we can ultimately turn our backs on them when they acclimate to civilian life. The ramifications of what they endure is life-altering and they need assistance adjusting to normalcy. Mental illness is very prevalent afterwards and if anyone deserves compassion, it is our troops.</div>

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Shinseki had support of many vet groups until end - Washington Times - 0 views

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veterans Shinseki VA resigns

shared by stevenpuckett4 on 10 Feb 17 - No Cached

stevenpuckett4 on 10 Feb 17

Shinseki who was head of Veteran Affairs resigned over findings that many vets were not accounted for to help when they came home. There were also extremely long time periods before vets could even get an initial consultation

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Shinseki who was head of Veteran Affairs resigned over findings that many vets were not accounted for to help when they came home. There were also extremely long time periods before vets could even get an initial consultation </div>

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The Spin Doctor | The Consequence Of Personhood: Criminalizing IVF - The Spin Doctor - 0 views

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jennifertingwald on 02 Feb 15

A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children.</div>

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jennifertingwald on 02 Feb 15

A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children. </div>

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Bunker possibly used In Child Sex Trafficking - 1 views

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Child+Trafficking personal+freedom missing+children

shared by cla2175938 on 04 Sep 18 - No Cached

cla2175938 on 04 Sep 18

Veterans scour area looking for homeless veterans in need of help. Veterans come across a underground bunker with items that are used for small children. They highly suspect the bunker was being used as a underground cell to hold children that are sold or kidnapped.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Veterans scour area looking for homeless veterans in need of help. Veterans come across a underground bunker with items that are used for small children. They highly suspect the bunker was being used as a underground cell to hold children that are sold or kidnapped.</div>

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About | The American Legion - 0 views

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Military Veterans Patriot Freedom Government Politics

shared by David Kaufmann on 27 Jan 13 - No Cached

David Kaufmann on 27 Jan 13

This website is operated by military veterans that allows those in the armed services to have a voice and to express their concerns about government policies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website is operated by military veterans that allows those in the armed services to have a voice and to express their concerns about government policies.</div>

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Raising Awareness about PTSD: A Resource Guide - 0 views

www.rntobsn.org/ptsd

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shared by taylortaylorgg on 01 Dec 16 - No Cached

taylortaylorgg on 01 Dec 16

Healthcare services for retired military are strained. State-level Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are working to rebuild their reputation after the 2014 allegations of widespread patient neglect and long wait times. The responsibility private medical providers have toward veterans is clear - one-third of VA hospitals and clinics report inadequate mental health staff and patients wait an average of eight weeks to see a VA counselor for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Healthcare services for retired military are strained. State-level Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are working to rebuild their reputation after the 2014 allegations of widespread patient neglect and long wait times. The responsibility private medical providers have toward veterans is clear - one-third of VA hospitals and clinics report inadequate mental health staff and patients wait an average of eight weeks to see a VA counselor for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</div>

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Lawsuit: Airline tells veteran with PTSD, 'You're not flying with THAT!' - 0 views

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personal+freedoms PTSD discrimination service+dog

shared by aus2127741 on 29 Jan 17 - No Cached

aus2127741 on 29 Jan 17

Lisa McCombs, an army veteran who sufferers from PTSD was not allowed to fly home from Kansas. She suffers with PTSD from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.American regional carrier Envoy would not allow for her to fly with her labrador retriever Jake. Lisa McCombs had to seek medical treatment after the incident and lost time from work.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lisa McCombs, an army veteran who sufferers from PTSD was not allowed to fly home from Kansas. She suffers with PTSD from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.American regional carrier Envoy would not allow for her to fly with her labrador retriever Jake. Lisa McCombs had to seek medical treatment after the incident and lost time from work.</div>

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A Mexican immigrant here illegally just became a citizen, thanks to his U.S. military s... - 0 views

www.latimes.com/...ry-service-20160423-story.html

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shared by ste2252736 on 04 Sep 17 - No Cached

ste2252736 on 04 Sep 17

This article talks about Torres, an illegal immigrant, who joined the military in hopes of a better future even though he knew it was a risk by doing so. He recently became a citizen by his case being one of a kind. He didn't have a criminal record compared to other military veterans who served and got convicted but were sent back to there country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about Torres, an illegal immigrant, who joined the military in hopes of a better future even though he knew it was a risk by doing so. He recently became a citizen by his case being one of a kind. He didn't have a criminal record compared to other military veterans who served and got convicted but were sent back to there country.</div>

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Protesters bring service animals to Norfolk restaurant after claims of discrimination - 0 views

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shared by aus2127741 on 29 Jan 17 - No Cached

aus2127741 on 29 Jan 17

In Northfolk, VA a veteran was told to sit in the back of the room away from customers. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act "An individual with a service animal may not be segregated from other customers." As a result protesters gathered around Uptown Buffet. Many of whom had service animals with them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Northfolk, VA a veteran was told to sit in the back of the room away from customers. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act "An individual with a service animal may not be segregated from other customers." As a result protesters gathered around Uptown Buffet. Many of whom had service animals with them.</div>

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News Releases - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs - 0 views

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veterans federal+hiring+freeze unaffected

shared by stevenpuckett4 on 10 Feb 17 - No Cached

stevenpuckett4 on 10 Feb 17

Federal hiring freeze will not effect VA. The VA may still fill essential positions to care for the well-being of our vets.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Federal hiring freeze will not effect VA. The VA may still fill essential positions to care for the well-being of our vets.</div>

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the Hardest Part of Going to War Is Coming Home - 0 views

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after war military suicide iraq personal+freedoms

shared by mar2387094 on 04 Feb 17 - No Cached

mar2387094 on 04 Feb 17

Bryon wood, a combat veteran speaks about the challenges of returning home after war. he shares some of his own experience and gives shocking facts about suicide rates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bryon wood, a combat veteran speaks about the challenges of returning home after war. he shares some of his own experience and gives shocking facts about suicide rates.</div>

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The soldier Project - 0 views

: http://www.thesoldierproject.org/new-year-new-start-help-our-veterans/

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