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Iraq war veteran in court on homicide charge (www.wkowtv.com)
The attorney for an Iraq war veteran accused of a Fitchburg murder said post traumatic stress syndrome was a factor in Perry Lucas' actions, but to what extent is still unclear.
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PTSD's toll on our soldiers (www.latimes.com)
My brother, Jim, was a soldier once, but when he died, at age 53, he was long past the time when anyone called him a hero. He died alone, in poverty, alienated from family and friends, his life and... More
Submitted 9 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
Raising PTSD Awareness (www.sunnewspapers.net)
For many returning servicemen, the war doesn't end at home. It never did for U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Hall. Family members are continuing their fight to ensure future veterans get the help the... More
Submitted 9 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
Subcommittee approves bill easing PTSD compensation for vets (www.govexec.com)
The House Veterans Affairs Disability Assistance Subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill that would make it easier for veterans to receive financial compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder... More
Submitted 9 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
Veteran: Combat Stress is Serious Problem (www.wboc.com)
Thirty percent of returning combat veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, which can cause anxiety and flash-backs to traumatic events, according to Maryland veteran affairs officials.
Submitted 10 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
PTSD Vet Hits the Wall: Goes Berserk and Kills Five (www.salem-news.com)
When I first heard this my response was somewhere between a scream and a shudder. The TV news etcetra has been full of PTSD Vet murders and suicides.
Submitted 10 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
'This Is Mental Health, Military-Style' (us.oneworld.net)
The U.S. military said yesterday that it's charged an American Army sergeant on his third tour in Iraq with murder in connection with Monday's shooting spree that left five fellow soldiers dead in a... More
Submitted 10 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
'John Wayne' attitude cited in military mental health issues (www.dallasnews.com)
Hundreds of local veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq are receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. But many more remain untreated and undiagnosed, because they don't want to... More
Submitted 10 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
Ride brings awareness of PTSD in soldiers (www.grandforksherald.com)
Soldiers and former soldiers and people who care about soldiers will ride again Saturday for Joe Biel, maneuvering motorcycles over safe roads and remembering when Joe tried to make safe the... More
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New bill introduced for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan wars (www.observertoday.com)
New legislation was passed on Wednesday that could be benefit veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The veteran's health bill announced by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is said to lower the... More
Submitted 11 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |
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