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Characterization of vocal fold pathology in military drill instructors

Abstract: Objective: Military drill instructors have extreme vocal demands that place them at risk for phonotrauma. Characterization of laryngeal pathology and vibratory …

Pain catastrophizing and its association with military medical disability among US active duty service members with chronic predominantly musculoskeletal pain: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: CONTEXT: Pain catastrophizing is characterized by negative emotional and cognitive responses to pain and is a predictor of work-related disability. Its association with …

VA disability benefits: actions needed to address challenges reserve component members face accessing compensation

Abstract: DOD and VA partially addressed challenges reserve component members face accessing disability compensation. Disability compensation claims generally must include evidence …

2023 Military teen experience survey: propensity and work

Abstract: Military service is often a family affair, with more than a quarter of the young people currently serving having a parent who also served. However, recent numbers …

Employment and emotional well‐being in veterans with mental illness

Abstract: The Purpose of this study is to examine group differences between employed and unemployed Veterans with mental illnesses utilizing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) …

Military and veteran support: programs to help servicemembers and new veterans transition to civilian life could be enhanced

Abstract: Each year, around 200,000 servicemembers transition out of the military. Various federal programs are designed to facilitate this transition. This includes helping …

Employment status among US military veterans with a history of posttraumatic stress disorder: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Abstract: The current study examined the prevalence and correlates of employment status in a nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans with a probable lifetime …

Gender microaggressions that target women in the U.S. military: examining links with depression and the moderating role of rank and coping

Abstract: In this study, we examined active-duty women's experiences with gender microaggressions in the U.S. military and their associations with depressive symptoms. We also …

Veterans employment: Identifying lessons learned from Rapid Retraining Program could benefit future efforts

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs provided help for veterans who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered a housing stipend and 12 months of …

Developing a rural Veterans Affairs health care research program: Diligence and unique resolutions

Abstract: Development and growth of a rural Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) research program is one way to provide best care. This article reports the steps and barriers to …

Workplace perceptions based upon disability and veteran identities

Abstract: We investigated the intersectionality of disability and veteran status to determine whether workplace perceptions were impacted by diverse identity experiences. Our …

Examining strategies among veterans affairs outpatient social workers to facilitate job retention and emotional well-being during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The social work profession is dealing with an increased rate of turnover, due largely in part to the pandemic. A recent study showed that U.S. Department of Veterans …