VETERANS ISSUES

The Republican debates the past few months have covered many topics, but their coverage of veterans issues is slim to none. There are several things that our soldiers at home need from their government.

With the war in Iraq entering its sixth year and the upcoming presidential election looming, we, as Americans, are learning to cope with many veterans' issues that will refuse to go away for decades to come. These issues will be at the forefront in 2009.

Congressional candidate, Jim King, is strong on homeland and border security and veterans' issues.

Like almost every right wing position, the reality isn't nearly as grand (or truthful) as the reality...

Vietnam Veterans are finally receiving thanks and appreciation for service in Vietnam that was not receive upon returning home from the war.

There are several grant programs available for disabled US veterans who need to purchase or modify a home.

Birmingham, Alabama prepares for Veterans Day Celebration, 2007, proud of its 60 year old tradition of veteran recognition.

Ohio has three issues on the November 3rd ballot, yet only one is getting major press.

Low birth weight of children born near 9/11 may indicate health issues.

According to VA research, veterans with PTSD are two to three times likelier to batter their intimate partners, families and children than veterans who do not have PTSD.

An overview of some of the more common issues facing veterans returning home from war.

John McCain has had a terrible record on veteran's issues, a fact belied by his public facade. Barack Obama and Joe Biden on the other hand have fought hard for benefits including the new G.I. Bill that McCain opposed.

The intent of this article is to alert caregivers and eligible seniors to the Veterans Aid & Attendance Special Pension. Despite the digging this application process may entail, the financial benefit can still be substantial enough to make its pursuit worthwhile.

The veterans I have met over the past few days has been waiting to hear from John McCain, Barack Obama and President Bush. Yesterday, McCain addressed the same group. Today is Obama's turn.

Our physically disabled veterans deserve to be provided with uplifting and informative articles. Soldier In The Mend is a topic that will always be current because disabling injuries happen on a daily basis around the globe by soldiers serving their individual country.

For many veterans, there is a risk with developing Warrior Identity Problem, WIP

For many veterans, there is an increased risk for development psychological complications which lead to fears of falling in aging.

New smoking cessation medication now offered at Veterans hospitals, but not many may know it, or know how to get their doctor to get it for them.

For war veterans, it is important that the healthcare professional treat PTSD when chronic pain is also present.

An article in the New York Times yesterday, upset me and got me all fired up. It was an article discussing the "Surge Seen in Number of Homeless Veterans." These are veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, wars that are not even over yet.

In a show of support and recognition of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) day House Committee on Veterans' affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-IN.) released an official statement.

In a decision by the Republicans to replace Senator Craig as the minority leader of the Veterans Committee, Senator Burr will fill the role. This is currently temporary due to Craig's resignation not being final.

This article shares information about the alarming trend of deaths among American veterans.

In a report released March 12, researchers from the University of California at San Francisco revealed that nearly one-third of more than 100,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who requested medical treatment also have at least one form of mental health disorder.

History of the Vietnam war and inormation on the Vietnam Veterans of America Organization