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One of the main reasons more soldiers and veterans do not seek help for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and file veterans compensation claims, is because of the stigma attached with having a "mental condition." That stigma is costing soldiers and veterans their lives, and there is no reason why that should continue.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, President Obama recently called for an end to the stigmatization associated with PTSD. As part of an effort toward that goal, he declared he still plans on issuing condolence letters to the families of soldiers who committed suicide while serving in a combat zone, which ends a long-standing policy against such letters.
That commitment is part of President Obama's effort to provide more support for military personnel during and after their service. That support will be highlighted by improving mental health services and helping veterans find jobs.
PTSD is as much a "signature wound" of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and should be given the appropriate attention. Suicide prevention programs are constantly being re-evaluated and improved upon, and more mental health professionals are being added to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) roster as quickly as possible.
Soldiers being sent off to war have to know they have the support of their country behind them when they return. This country must honor the service of those "men and women in uniform." According to President Obama, no longer stigmatizing people with PTSD will allow more of them to get help, which is one of the greatest gifts we can give those who serve to help them "stay strong for themselves and their families."
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Soldiers can return home with a number of conditions, injuries, and aggravated preexisting conditions. If you believe you have a service-connected physical or psychological injury you may be entitled to Veterans’ Disability Compensation.
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