Military Veterans: Disability & Homelessness
One estimate from the Veterans Administration is that since 2003, more than 60,000 U.S. military personnel in Iraq have been wounded or struggle with psychological disorders. The percentage of veterans who are amputees is said to be the highest since the Civil War, and at least one-third of military personnel who have served in Iraq struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Returning service personnel with a disability are required to submit an application for a Disability Compensation claim. While the time required to transition from submission of an application to being declared eligible for treatment or compensation varies by region, it is presently stated as approximately six months.
In terms of homelessness, as of November 8, 2007, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans indicated there were 195,827 homeless veterans in the U.S., and 2,784 of those were in Pennsylvania.
Individuals interested in how our returned military personnel are faring might research any of the following:
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
· National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
For those interested in learning more about how to assist returned military, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans provides a “Locate a Community-based Organization” link (under “Homeless Veteran Service Providers”). A search for “Philadelphia” lists six agencies in the area that provide assistance and services especially for homeless veterans.
· What ideas do you have in respect to how our returned Iraq veterans are treated?
· Do you have any ideas to share on what we can do to assist?
· Do you know of any employment opportunities for returned veterans?
· Is your workplace cognizant of returned veterans issues? If so, do you have any ideas to share in respect to your workplace?
4 comments:
Support American business so they see a need to stay in this country and provide jobs for returning veterans. I recently saw a young homeless Veteran with a cardboard sign,and your heart breaks to think that he just finish serving us,the American people. He needs a job not a handout. Please buy American products and support your local industries to encourage companies to stay here. It will benifit all of us in the long run.
An important thing to remember is that the VA defines "disability" in ways that often differ from other federal definitions. Certain medical diagnoses are considered military "disabilities" but would not be covered under the ADA or Rehab Act. People need a better understanding of the VA disability rating system, as the points-system gives a better idea of the severity of their medical impairment.
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