H.R. 952: COMBAT PTSD Act
Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or COMBAT PTSD Act – Defines “combat with the enemy,” for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans’ disability compensation, as service on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war; [...]

Over 3 million veterans have been seriously injured in the line of duty. These permanently disabled warriors often come home with life-altering disabilities – stark reminders of the price of freedom.
America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them…
For the first time, America [...]

The Paralyzed Veterans of America founded the scholarship program in the mid-80’s, and since that time, has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships. The scholarship program provides some financial support for Paralyzed Veterans and their families so they can pursue their goals in the academic arena. Those selected as a result of the competitive process receive [...]

S. 728: Veterans’ Insurance and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009
- Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to grant level-premium term life insurance to veterans under age 65 with service-connected disabilities.
Increases from $20,000 to $30,000 the maximum amount of supplemental insurance provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for totally disabled veterans.
Removes a condition on [...]

H.R. 1088: Mandatory Veteran Specialist Training Act of 2009
- Reduces from three years to one year the period during which a disabled veterans’ outreach program specialist or a local veterans’ employment representative must complete the training program provided by the National Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Institute.
This bill has been passed in the House. The [...]

Not everyone with depression will show every symptom or have them to the same degree. If a person has several or more symptoms, for more than a couple of weeks, consult a doctor or mental health professional right away. While the symptoms specified for all groups below generally characterize major depression, there are other disorders with similar characteristics including: bipolar [...]

The Wounded Warrior Mentor Program matches volunteer mentors with Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed and, in some cases, with follow-on mentors after the soldiers or Marines leave Walter Reed.  The program was founded by several members of the West Point Class of 1958 when it became apparent that Wounded Warriors needed more individual attention than [...]

The USO has just invented a portable USO “Center” that can be trucked or airlifted anywhere on Earth, including even the most remote mountaintop. The “ruggedized” container (like you see on the back of a trailer-truck), was designed for combat service. 
In less than 30 minutes, it converts to two comfortable rooms, offering [...]

In the The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (provision mentioned in Subtitle C – Tax Incentives for Business, Part III – Incentives For New Jobs on page 223 of the act) there is a new veteran category eligible for the WOTC. From January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010) companies can take a maximum [...]

H. Res. 178: Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
This resolution has been passed in the House, which is the end of the legislative process for simple resolutions. The resolution now takes effect.
This Bill expresses support for the [...]