United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

million” the House Committee on Veterans Affairs found the VA Human Resources Department (HR) wasted on two conferences in Orlando, and of this 6.1 million “$97,906” contributed to frivolous promotional items. The financial heads of the VA failed to keep a watchful eye over the VA HR department, which only lead to the described misappropriation. Furthermore, management flaws lead to an unreasonable increase in conference expenditures. This funding has gone into construction projects that are either overly extravagant for a government facility or costing “$1.5 billion” due to neglectful delays according to the Government Accountability office (Devine). Additionally, the VA is encouraging mismanagement of patients and waiting lists by awarding bonuses based on…

have the ability to walk or have lost limbs in the line of duty. Despite the benefits veterans are currently eligible for and receiving, the Veteran’s Administration should be doing more for veterans. For some veterans it takes them several months just to get checked up at the VA. “Hundreds of veterans have waited months for medical attention at the VA. Of those cases, 40 or more died waiting for treatment at a Phoenix VA facility, according to a former clinic director and whistleblowers.” There…

a complete failure that caused the many deaths of young adults. Young men ages 18 and older were being drafted to go to the war; they had no option, which increased anxiety, stress. Many didn’t know how to cope with this; they just got out of high school, they didn’t know what to do in a harsh situation such as this. That’s why many veterans had PTSD forty years after the war. Fifty-eight thousand Americans were killed in the Vietnam War, but twice as much died after the war from PTSD, suicidal…

“Alone with the thoughts of what should have long been forgotten, I let myself be carried away into the silent screams of delirium (quote from Amanda Steele).” In traumatic life-threatening events, such as rape, divorce, death, abandonment, and even war, a psychiatric disorder known as PTSD may form, leaving people in distress, isolation, and in numerous other states. It’s a tough mountain to climb, and many people have difficulties dealing with it. In the book, The Things They Carried—a novel…

thinking differently could also cause depression. Liam O’Flaherty uses a large amount of imagery in his story to make us feel more like we are a part of the story. “The Sniper” contains many real scenarios that could happen to a normal, everyday soldier. O’Flaherty made the story so descriptive that it felt like I was in the story. Differing your techniques from other writers is important in developing a great story and O’Flaherty did that perfectly. In conclusion, “The Sniper” tries…

with getting veterans to seek these services because they have a whole other added element to their illness(es)… Trauma. • Materials Needed and Costs Associated with EBI: Although integrated treatment is highly advocated, they are rarely implemented in healthcare settings. The current approach to implement dual diagnosis programs “involve organizational and financing changes at the policy level,” clarification of the organization’s mission statement, practicing professionalism within the…

that veteran’s experience after leaving the military. Common transition issues faced by veteran students are: difficult navigating educational benefits, financial aid, and other college processes; transfer credit problems; balancing finances and other adult roles; and finally, adjusting to becoming a college student and connecting with other students. Each of these are important issues faced by veterans transitioning to college, and higher education institutions must understand and address…

patient access problem diagnosis inquiry affecting Veterans at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Administration is the nation’s leading integrated health care system. It consists of 150 Medical Centers, nearly 1,400 Outpatient Clinics, more than 135 Nursing Homes, 278 Veterans Centers, and 48 Domiciliaries. As the nation’s leading integrated health care system and the nation’s second largest cabinet agency, The Veterans Health Administration provides…

designed for combat war veterans ages twenty-five to thirty-five who have returned from active duty within the last year. The veteran in this study will be referred by the local VA hospital after spending a period in the inpatient treatment facility being treated for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The veteran will present to an outpatient facility for one-on-one treatment for this therapy. PTSD can be different for every individual who is affected by it. For this model, the veteran was…

PTSD-GHOST FROM THE PAST In 2015, people of Nepal had to go through two destructive earthquakes. Many people died, and many lost their houses. I survived, but a close friend of mine lost his life. I could feel the pain that his family was going through. It affected his mother the most. After those earthquakes, many aftershocks were shaking the surface of Nepal. I could see his mother shouting his son 's name and asking people for help. The death of her son made her mentally ill. Each of the…