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The third and final part of our series on the mental health of our troops focuses on the most critical stage of care - the return to civilian life. Our first article discussed the need for pre-deployment mental health screening, while our second article focused on avoiding mental disability by providing mental health care to active duty soldiers.
We conclude our series by looking at the current fight many veterans face when they complete their tours and return home to the U.S. Many soldiers returning to civilian life don't receive the proper care and attention to their mental health, often resulting in serious mental disability. The story of the Bravo Company's 3rd platoon from Rolling Stone Magazine draws the same conclusion that a Florida VA disability attorney has - our soldiers deserve better mental health treatment.
Finding Hope in the Face of Tragedy
After incidents, like the "kill team", are uncovered and dealt with, there can be a positive outcome to these tragic matters. Many critics believe that the Army isn't doing enough to effectively screen, treat and prevent mental conditions among the troops. Proper evaluation for potential psychological conditions prior to enlisting could've saved soldiers like Morlock from developing unstable behaviors that led to the killings.
It's often seen that after these types of serious events occur that more awareness is given to the problem at hand. Unfortunately, it takes such drastic matters to begin a program to alleviate the dangers of mental disability and promote better mental health among our troops.
How Mental Disability is Handled for Veterans
Many troops returning to the U.S. aren't adequately evaluated for return to civilian life, leaving many prone to developing serious mental conditions. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common among veterans, yet little is still being done to effectively detect and treat this condition. PTSD can make it very difficult for many veterans to cope with life back home, which can often lead to substance abuse, violence, and even suicide.
One of the major road blocks to adequate mental health care is that many veterans deny they're having psychological issues. Even worse is when doctors ignore or misdiagnose the symptoms of serious mental disability, often costing soldiers the benefits they deserve.
Adequate care for both physical and psychological injuries sustained during military service is a right that all veterans have earned through their selfless service to our country. If you or a loved one has been denied veteran's disability benefits for a disabling condition you can take comfort in knowing a Florida VA disability attorney at the Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg is here to help.
Contacting a Florida VA Disability Attorney
Filing for veterans' disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our Florida VA disability attorney team is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE veterans' disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for veterans' disability benefits. When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.
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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