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VA health care protects Veterans from medical financial hardship

VA health care protects Veterans from medical financial hardship


Self-perceived hearing loss may be linked to PTSD


Veteran cannabis, stimulant use disorder diagnoses have increased in recent years


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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 30,000 to 32,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the United States. About 20 percent of those who complete the act of suicide are Veterans. .. Learn more

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Volunteering in VA Research

Nicholas Bartolomeo, who served three tours with the Marines in Iraq and now works at VA's Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research in Gainesville, Fla., demonstrates a driving simulator used in research at the center.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans... Learn more



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