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News About Veterans Today

Came across some great reads regarding todays Veterans...


Older veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear more likely to develop dementia over a seven-year period than those without PTSD, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.


Four local Veterans of World War II received the French Legion of Honor for helping to liberate France from the Nazis.  One of those Veterans, Francis Culotta of Whitehall, Pa sat down recently and recalled some of his experiences overseas.


"Unfortunately there are many scammers who prey on veterans when they are most vulnerable. Make sure anyone who assists you is VA certified." 


US banking and financial institutions have facilities dedicated to veterans for home loans. The Veterans Administration insures these facilities to give assistance to military personnel who saw the war. Lenders willingly grant such loans that are guaranteed by the VA in the event the borrower defaults in making repayments.


When injured veterans return from war, they don't always get top rate care. Most VA Medical Centers are based in urban areas, but the majority of veterans live in rural towns, noted Alan Petrazzi, MPT, MPM, rehab manager for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. A single physical therapy session could require a four-hour round trip. That costs time and money--neither of which the veteran may be able to afford. The travel is distressing to any veteran, but doctors are particularly concerned about patients with PTSD. In light of these problems, the VA is exploring new ways to deliver care...