PTSD is not always a life-long condition and the longevity and severity of it varies by person. There can be many factors that contribute to the length of time symptoms are present and the level of recovery for the affected veteran.
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PTSD And Navigating The VA System
PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder did not start with the Vietnam war, and has been known by different names over the centuries of war. While PTSD has only been officially recognized since 1980 it’s origins can be traced back to the civil war at least.
7-Percent of Living Americans Have Served in the Military; Freedom is Not Free
By Larry Nader, US Navy Veteran As of 2014, the Department of Veteran Affairs estimates there were 22 million military veterans in the U.S. population. If you add their figures on veterans to the 1.4 million active personnel (only 0.4% of the population of America), it brings you to a mere 7.3 percent of all …
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The Ranting Vet 