Veterans’ Issues

While serving in a combat zone, having some level of anxiety certainly makes sense. Being in the military is a dangerous career path. There is the threat of serious injury or death almost every day. The anxiety is just your body's natural reaction to this type of...

Veterans put their lives on the line for the military. When they come home after serving, do they really get the support that they need?After all, the transition to civilian life can be very difficult. They have to think differently and change their behaviors,...

Veterans face a lot of challenges from working around loud and sudden noise sources. The most obvious example, of course, is the report from a firearm, but that's certainly not the only issue. They also work around machines, vehicles, jet engines, explosions and much...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very serious condition that many veterans suffer from when they return from combat. It can make it hard for them to integrate back into civilian life. They may find it hard to socialize, work and even connect with loved...

Disabled veterans who are living in West Virginia might qualify for disability benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Social Security Administration. People must apply for these benefits separately since they come from different agencies.The VA and...

Many military veterans in West Virginia and around the country developed debilitating medical conditions after being exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The government initially denied that the toxic herbicide had made them sick, and their conditions were...

Veterans and military families in West Virginia have many important and serious issues they may be faced with on a regular basis. Homelessness, trauma, risk of suicide and problems with behavior-related health matters that sometimes involve the criminal justice system...

Some individuals may develop post-traumatic stress disorder after they have been through a distressing event. People who suffer from PTSD may be disabled by their conditions and unable to work as a result. PTSD sufferers may be eligible for Social Security disability...

The Rapid Appeals Modernization Program launched recently by the Department of Veterans Affairs could end the prolonged delays inflicted on veterans appealing a denial of benefits. Currently, about 340,000 cases, including some from West Virginia, have stalled within...