Disability status, employment, and access to vocational rehabilitation services among rural Veterans with physical and mental health conditions

Abstract: Background: Veterans living in rural settings, especially those with chronic conditions, face unique challenges in accessing employment opportunities. Objective: This …

The accuracy of Veteran readiness and employment claims cannot be assessed because of insufficient documentation

Abstract: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) program that provides job training and other services to rehabilitate veterans with …

The impacts of canine-assisted therapy on combat Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of canine-assisted therapy (CAT) on combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by conducting a systematic …

Veterans benefit administration: Veteran readiness and employment (vr&e) longitudinal study

Abstract: The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program assists Veterans and Service members who have service-connected disabilities and employment barriers to prepare for, …

Attachment, relationships, academic problems, and negative emotions in student Veterans with disabilities

Abstract: In U.S. higher education, the student veteran population is growing. As we research and research and gain deeper insights into student veterans and the impact that their …

Tobacco and other substances use among Veterans with and without disabilities

Abstract: United States Military veterans are amongst the highest at risk for suffering from disabilities coupled with current substance use including tobacco, marijuana, and …

Do Veterans with Disabilities Respond Differently to the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

Abstract: Veterans exit military service with varying degrees of service-connected disabilities (SCD). The GI Bill provides educational benefits, which increased substantially in …

Student-Veterans’ Perceptions of Barriers, Support, and Environment at a High-Density Veteran Enrollment Campus

Abstract: For institutions of higher education with high numbers of enrolled veterans, understanding how these students perceive services specifically designed for them is an …

Demographic Research of the Serving and Former Officer Community

Abstract: This report on the demographics of the serving and former officer community which was commissioned by the Officers’ Association (OA) and funded by Forces in Mind …

Purpose in Life is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Incident Physical Disability in Aging U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: The current study evaluated the incidence and determinants of physical disability in a contemporary, nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans. Data …

Understanding military families who have dependents with special health care and/or educational needs

Abstract: Background: Little is known about military families who have a dependent with special health care and/or educational needs. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) …