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"A lot of gray": Ambiguity, beliefs, and discretion in Veterans Benefits Administration military sexual trauma-related posttraumatic stress disorder disability claims

Abstract: Objectives: Thousands of Veterans file claims for military sexual trauma (MST)-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability through the Department of Veterans …

"A lot of gray": Ambiguity, beliefs, and discretion in Veterans Benefits Administration military sexual trauma-related posttraumatic stress disorder disability claims

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Thousands of Veterans file claims for military sexual trauma (MST)-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability through the Department of Veterans …

'Keep the homosexual lobby at bay': Homosexuality, the UK armed forces and the end to the 'gay ban', 1991–2000

Abstract: In January 2000, the UK government finally ended the ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) military personnel serving in the armed forces. The end of the …

Constructing the soldier as victim: "Military victimhood" and militarism in Britain during periods of remembrance, 1918-2018

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to critically analyse discursive constructions of military victimhood in a commemorative context, ascertaining the relationship …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration.Objectives: The current study …

Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and Veteran men

Abstract: Background: Sexual assault is common in the military and heavy episodic drinking (HED) is a strong predictor of sexual violence perpetration. Objectives: The current …

Military Veterans wellness program: Performance measurement framework

Abstract: Veterans may struggle with numerous challenges, including the transition to civilian life, physical or mental health issues (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder), …

Retraining the Veterans Health Administration’s REACH VET suicide risk prediction model for patients involved in the legal system

Abstract: Although patients with criminal legal system involvement have among the highest rates of suicide, the model that identifies patients at high risk of suicide at the United …

Retraining the Veterans Health Administration’s REACH VET suicide risk prediction model for patients involved in the legal system

Abstract: Although patients with criminal legal system involvement have among the highest rates of suicide, the model that identifies patients at high risk of suicide at the United …

Peacekeeping or expeditionism: Identity and ethics among Canadian Army drone operators

Abstract: Small and middle states such as Canada have been integrating drones into their militaries for over 20 years, but their drone use has been understudied. Delving into the …

Role of homelessness and incarceration in time-to-decision on Veterans Affairs disability benefits for a mental health condition

Abstract: Homelessness and incarceration are major psychosocial concerns in the United States that may be mitigated by access to disability benefits. Data from the Veterans …

Lifetime offending behaviour among UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Research has shown that 17% of UK military personnel have a conviction record compared to 28% of similarly aged males from the general population (1). …