Veteran Services: Health Care

Health Care

The range of health issues facing America's veterans is both wide and ever-evolving. The American Legion recognizes this and provides valuable health-care information on a variety of conditions, as well as regularly updated information on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

News

VA releases women veterans PSA

Public service announcement challenges viewers to rethink pre-conceived notions about women veterans.

VA launches TBI awareness campaign

Documentary highlights individual stories of recovery for severely wounded servicemembers and veterans.

VA's PTS phone app still available

Veterans dealing with post traumatic stress can turn to their smart phones for help in dealing with their symptoms.

System Worth Saving report available

Findings of 2011 VA medical center visits include challenges in the transition process for OEF/OIF veterans; report will be shared with president, VA, Congress.

Legion praised for Veterans Court resolution

Resolution urges Congress to continue to fund the establishment and expansion of Veterans Treatment Courts.

Panel focuses on women veterans issues

Retired brigadier generals, women veterans advocates discuss PTS, military sexual trauma and readjusting to civilian life.

VA enrollment up for transitioning veterans

Department updates Legion on numbers of returning veterans receiving health care.

Legion submits comments on service dogs

Department of Veterans Affairs amending its regulations and policies concerning service guide dogs for veterans.

VA seeking mental health stories

VA representatives will be on hand during national convention in Minneapolis to talk with veterans about the mental health treatment they've received.

Overcoming stigma and perceptions

Walter Reed mental health expert briefs Legion's PTS-TBI Ad-Hoc Committee on where PTS efforts are falling short and what can be done to fix them.

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