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United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Suicidal veterans may not be getting help they need

Global Politics

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs treats suicidal veterans suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues. According to recent reports, there are 950 suicide attempts per month by military veterans, and many are not receiving the treatment they seek right away.

Suicidal Veterans Struggle to Get Help

Suicidal Veterans Struggle to Get Help

The World

Gulf War Vets – The Battle at Home

The World

Female veterans navigate male-dominated VA system

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

V.A. Hospitals: A Good Model for Health Care?

Environment

The Veterans Administration uses electronic medical records to improve care and cut costs. Joining The Takeaway to discuss this system is Phillip Longman, author and New America Foundation fellow, and Peter Ubel, physician and behavioral scientist.

The World

A general who burned bridges is back

Global Politics

President-elect Barack Obama’s pick to head the Department of Veterans Affairs is retired Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, a career military officer best known for burning bridges with the Bush administration by questioning the Pentagon’s Iraq war strategy.

The World

Obama’s promise to veterans

Global Politics

President-elect Obama promised to help veterans. As Senator he co-sponsored the new GI Bill, and during the presidential campaign he promised more efficient delivery of government benefits.