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National Program Director for Pain Management, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

At VA, we know PTSD is a complex condition that can’t be treated solely by drugs. This is one reason why VA is working aggressively to ensure that all Veterans with PTSD who are interested are offered one of the behavioral therapies that have been proven to be effective.

I wrote about my personal experiences in war long before [...]

I would be impressed if any Veteran could sit and [...]

Vietnam War Veteran

To all of you Vets, Vietnam or otherwise, please don’t give up. You are entitled to benefits if you were affected by the wars exposure. Don’t wait like I Idid—file your claim and get your benefits. You deserve them. It took me a long time to realize that.

U.S. Army Veteran

If you are a Veteran with creative talent in music, dance, acting, writing or visual arts like painting, photography, crafts or sculpture, the call is out for you!

Today, VA is adding more vehicles to its fleet of [...]

Iraq War Veteran

With lots of press but little fanfare, the last remaining troops stationed in Iraq began packing up shop and heading home. I wanted to take a moment to thank my fellow Iraq Veterans for all of their dedicated service over the years.

Dietitians at the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Everyone looks forward to the holidays and all the joy that a wonderfully prepared meals provides. It may be wise to take heed and plan to avoid the weight gain that sometimes comes with these happy occasions.

U.S. Navy Veteran

As the war winds down in the next few years, I hope that Vets take advantage of the New G.I. Bill. It can open up endless possibilities for all of us, as we take that next step in life.

Director, National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival wrapped up on October 23. Now, those who participated in the event can view the national first place winning pieces of artwork, behind-the-scenes videos, and more.

If traumatic brain injury is the signature wound of the [...]

It was strange to find myself without a battle buddy [...]