Comments on: Better Veterans Stress Testing Urged http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/better-veterans-stress-testing-urged/ Vetsfirst Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:47:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: PTSD Veteran http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/better-veterans-stress-testing-urged/#comment-3 PTSD Veteran Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:15:03 +0000 http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/better-veterans-stress-testing-urged/#comment-3 Why do we need ANOTHER study? This just delays implementation of programs that will help the veteran adjust. Why does a veteran have to "qualify" for vocational rehabilitation programs after a combat tour. The programs are in place for the fortunate ones anointed with the right kid of pixie dust from the Fairy Godmother Department. Meanwhile, all the others are required to somehow justify their requests for help through a bureaucratic maze designed to deny. After an already incredible duration of "processing," is it any wonder that so many just give and find a means of self-medication. These methods are then cited by the VA Colonel as ample evidence of either a "willful misconduct" or some sort of pre-existing condition that is not based upon service to the nation. About the only issue remaining to be studied is all the studies that have been completed. If that will further justify another delay in the implementation of help to the veterans, then I am sure the VA Colonel will call for one of those also. Just Another PTSD Veteran - Disgusted, Disgruntled, Disturbed Why do we need ANOTHER study?

This just delays implementation of programs that will help the veteran adjust. Why does a veteran have to “qualify” for vocational rehabilitation programs after a combat tour. The programs are in place for the fortunate ones anointed with the right kid of pixie dust from the Fairy Godmother Department. Meanwhile, all the others are required to somehow justify their requests for help through a bureaucratic maze designed to deny. After an already incredible duration of “processing,” is it any wonder that so many just give and find a means of self-medication. These methods are then cited by the VA Colonel as ample evidence of either a “willful misconduct” or some sort of pre-existing condition that is not based upon service to the nation.

About the only issue remaining to be studied is all the studies that have been completed. If that will further justify another delay in the implementation of help to the veterans, then I am sure the VA Colonel will call for one of those also.

Just Another PTSD Veteran -
Disgusted, Disgruntled, Disturbed

]]> By: Ziggi http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/better-veterans-stress-testing-urged/#comment-2 Ziggi Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:31:22 +0000 http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/better-veterans-stress-testing-urged/#comment-2 I could not agree more! It is about time that the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the need to compensate veterans based on their entire loss while in the service of their country. Employability is certainly an an important issue and veterans should be compensated for when unable to work. Yet, there are many other losses that our disabled veterans face that are equally important to them, their families, and to society. Making our veterans "whole" again is everyones mission. INCLUDING THE VA'S! I could not agree more! It is about time that the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the need to compensate veterans based on their entire loss while in the service of their country. Employability is certainly an an important issue and veterans should be compensated for when unable to work. Yet, there are many other losses that our disabled veterans face that are equally important to them, their families, and to society. Making our veterans “whole” again is everyones mission. INCLUDING THE VA’S!

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