Monthly Archives: December 2011

Congress Approves $10 Million for Gulf War Illness Research

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Kara Campbell

USA Today, by Kelly Kennedy – Congress has approved dedicating $10 million to research the mysterious Gulf War illness, ending concerns from veterans’ groups that the money would disappear because of budget problems. The spending bill passed by the Senate … Continue reading →

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More Women in Combat Means More Mothers with PTSD

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Kara Campbell

The percentage of women in the military has doubled in the last 30 years, with more than 350,000 serving as of 2009, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ latest figures. With more female troops in combat, there has been … Continue reading →

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Rise in Vets with PTSD From Two Wars Strains Resources

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Kara Campbell

By Greg Zoroya, USA Today: Ten thousand combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder flooded into VA hospitals every three months this year, pushing the number of patients ill with the disorder above 200,000 and straining resources, Department of Veterans Affairs … Continue reading →

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