A change in the medical treatment received by us veterans. [View all]

[chknltl]

I have been going to the American Lake veterans hospital for my yearly physicals for years. Last month's scheduled exam included, (for the first time), a detailed questioning by a nurse. The questions were oriented around my mental health. When I asked about this change, I was informed that there is a push on by the V. A. to find and treat vets suffering from the effects of PTSD. The questions revealed issues I have carried with me from childhood. I was even offered treatment for this if I wanted it.

What I can conclude from this is that the V. A. is finally getting around to taking PTSD more seriously. Is it too little too late? Obviously! We know that our troops are being pushed to and through the limit. It is no stretch of the imagination to believe that there are walking timebombs currently among us. I could rant on further about what I think needs to be done but I wanted my report here to be about the changes I have personally seen. In my opinion, its a start.