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Virginia's population of veterans is 800,000 strong, more than 250,000 having served since 2001 - the highest ratio of any state. According to a RAND Corporation study, one-third of these veterans may be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, - Hope For The Warriors is pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2011 scholarship application on their website, http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/spouse.html. Spouses and caregivers of wounded service members or spouses of fallen service members are eligible to apply. Hope For The Warriors® is a national nonprofit organization that supports wounded U.S. service members, their families, and families of the fallen.
Veterans and their families continue to tell us that they still have trouble understanding how to access the myriad federal, state and local services available to them.
The Intrepid Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide cutting-edge services for advanced diagnostics and treatment for service members with psychological health issues and traumatic brain injury.
Despite nearly losing his life, Gadson went on to complete two graduate degrees and recovered with assistance from the Wounded Warrior Program, which he is now responsible for.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced a critical step forward in providing an easier process for Veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register.
