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The study of military dependents found more than 40 percent reported low mental well-being, often because of separations and a lack of connections in their lives.

Fewer than 20 percent of veterans suffer from PTSD, but most Americans think the disorder is far more common.

Camaraderie Foundation CEO Neftali Rodriguez says the ground war in Afghanistan may have ended, but for many veterans and active military, especially those suffering from PTSD, the struggle is far from over.

Natasha A. Pierre, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hillsborough County, says that every person should do a daily check-in on their own mental state.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health workers must get vaccinated by mid-September or they'll lose their jobs.

A former Army lawyer says soldiers, Marines and sailors have asked him about their rights and whether they can take legal action if forced to take the shot.

More than 3 million service members were exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits. Some are now sick, and they're fighting for VA health and disability benefits.

Congress has told the VA to offer COVID-19 vaccines to some 24 million people who don't usually get their health care through the VA.

Prior to the SAVE LIVES Act, only veterans enrolled in VA Health Care could get vaccinated for the coronavirus. All veterans, regardless of their health care enrollment status, can now get vaccinated.

The proposal would create a one-stop number where veterans can get everything from peer-to-peer support to service referrals.