Federal Government Web Sites
Veterans' Programs and Services:
The Judiciary Branch The United State Supreme Court: judiciary & U. S. Courts: |
www.uscourts.gov |
Department of Veterans Affairs: | www.va.gov |
Disabled American Veterans: | www.dav.org |
Branches of the Federal Government:
The Executive Branch The White House: |
www.whitehouse.gov |
The Legislative Branch The United States Senate: |
www.senate.gov |
The Legislative Branch The United States House Of Representatives: |
www.house.gov |
Military Branches:
The Pentagon: | www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon |
The United States Army: | www.army.mil |
The United States Navy: | www.navy.mil |
The United States Marine Corps: | www.usmc.mil |
The United States Air Force: | www.af.mil |
The United States Coast Guard: | www.uscg.mil |
The American Merchant Marines: | www.usmm.org |
Military Academies:
United State Military Academy: | www.usma.edu |
United States Naval Academy: | www.nadn.navy.mil |
United States Merchant Marine Academy: | www.usmma.edu |
United States Coast Guard Academy: | www.cga.edu |
United States Air Force Academy: | www.usafa.af.mil |
United States Air Force ROTC: | www.afoats.af.mil |
General / Misc Resources:
Federal Executive Branch Resources: | www.loc.gov/global/executive/fed.htm |
Federal Judiciary Branch Resources: | www.uscourts.gov |
Memorial and Tribute Web Sites / Military Memorials | |
Korean War Veterans Memorial: | www.nps.gov/kowa |
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: | www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm |
National World War II Memorial: | www.wwiimemorial.comArizona |
Memorial Museum Association: | www.nps.gov/usar |
United State Air Force Museum: | www.wpafb.af.mil/museum |
Arlington National Cemetery: | www.arlingtoncemetery.org |
American Memorial Park: | www.nps.gov/amme/main.htm |
Societies:
Congressional Medal Of Honor Society: | www.cmohs.org |
VETERAN HELPS
Apps that Assist Veterans
PTSD Coach -help with PTSD
PE Coach - help with prolonged exposure
ACT Coach -Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
CPT Coach - Cognitive Processing Therapy
VETERANS MESOTHELIOMA HELP - MESOTHELIOMA WEBSITE
US Government Made Easy For Veterans
http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml
VA Loan Information
http://www.directvaloans.com/VA_Loan_Programs/default.aspx?s=22&gclid=CL2p-J_zrJgCFQITswodoQFvmg
TriCare
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.
PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Featured PTSD News
Center for Psychological Health and TBI Opens
The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. More
PTSD News
National Center for PTSD
PTSD FAQs
PTSD Discussion Forum
PTSD Resources.org
What You Need to Know About PTSD
Readjustment Counseling Resources
PTSD Facts for Veterans
PTSD Information for Guard and Reserve Members
Military Severly Injured Center Articles
Military OneSource
Army Behavioral Health Website
NURSING HOMES UPDATE
All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services.
Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.
Asbestos and the Mesothelioma Center http://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma
Board of Veteran's Appeals http://www.bva.va.gov/
Center for Minority Veterans http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Center for Women Veterans http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
Geriatrics and Extended Care http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
Hearings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc
Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
Online version http://www1.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
PDF Download in English http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
VA War-Related Illness and Injury Center http://www.vagov/WRIICSC-DC
Homeless Veterans http://www.va.gov/homeless
VA National HIV/AIDS Program http://www.hiv.va.gov
VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program http://www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking
VA Mental Health http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) http://www.cem.va.gov
Center for Women Veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov/womenvet
National Foundation for Women Legislations (www.womenlegislators.org)
Vietnam Women Veterans - Almost ten thousand women were there.
For a list of not only the women who gaves their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives
Salon.com has featured an interesting story about female Vietnam Veterans, entitled "Unarmed and Under Fire: An Oral History of Female Vietnam Vets."
Women in Vietnam
The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36901376727
Women Combat Vets Battle for Acceptance