Veterans with service-connected disabilities can qualify for tax benefits in most states. These benefits often give relief on property taxes by adjusting the property’s assessed value. Every state has its own set of eligibility criteria and rules. Some states may require disabled veterans to provide proof of their disability status from the Department of Veterans …
Medical marijuana for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) treatment is a controversial topic that divides the opinions of PTSD patients and medical professionals alike. Treating PTSD and other anxiety disorders can be complicated from a medical point of view since patients with mental health problems can react differently to different therapies and treatments. Anecdotal evidence and …
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If you qualify for a veteran-owned business certification, you should absolutely pursue it. With a VOSB certification, you can gain easier access to a variety of beneficial resources such as federal government grants, loans, contracts, and access to the Veterans Business Outreach Center Program. As a certified veteran-owned business, you’ll not only benefit from increased …
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Veterans Affairs dental benefits cover a wide range of dental procedures for eligible veterans who need them. Depending on your eligibility class, you may have coverage for a once-off dental examination or any dental treatment that’s considered necessary. Veterans who aren’t eligible for VA benefits can usually still gain access to discounted dental treatment through …
If you know a veteran with a service-connected disability who’s struggling to enter successfully into civilian life, there are several support services and benefits you can connect them with to help them get back on their feet. Whether the disabled vet in your life is a neighbor, friend, family member, or member of your local …
An individual first aid kit (IFAK) is a personal kit that contains life-saving equipment for combat and disaster situations. In contrast to an everyday carry (EDC) kit, these first-aid kits focus on the two issues that most quickly lead to death in combat: hemorrhage and compromised airway. The US Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps …
BUILD Series Studio 770 Broadway 4th Floor New York, NY Join director, Tom Donahue, producer, Ilan Arboleda, and Veteran William Rodriguez when they come to BUILD to take us through the making of their new film, “Thank You for Your Service.” The documentary tells the story of four struggling Iraq War veterans, including Rodriguez, and …
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“Thank You For Your Service” is an important documentary for anyone wanting to understand the impact of mental health problems on our veterans. It’s no secret that our newest generation of warfighters has been plagued with a slew of mental health issues over the past decade and a half. Though suicide statistics are somewhat difficult …
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It’s common for a combat veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to relapse up to five years after combat. It just so happens that I met my husband Kenny during his. His first hospitalization came only two months after we first met in 2009. He was a corporal in the Marine Corps who served one …
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“Thank You for Your Service” starts with a frantic, tear-filled 911 call reporting a suicide. It’s a gut-wrenching moment in a documentary that’s filled with them, and with scenes that make you want to scream in frustration at the bureaucracy faced by combat veterans seeking mental health services. “We couldn’t have drawn up a more …
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