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Welcome to the Wounded Warrior Mentor Program (WWMP)
In 2004 the West Point Class of 1958 initiated a mentoring program for wounded Soldiers and Marines at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. when it became apparent that Wounded Warriors needed more individual attention than the Army could provide. We found that Wounded Warriors needed additional, one-on-one, assistance to orient them on a new profession and a new life, as well as counseling on benefits, jobs, educational opportunities, and handling of finances as well as navigating the complexities of the military medical system.
 Lee Miller '58, Bruce Holmberg '61, Greg Gadston '89, Alton McCallum '02, and John Herren '58
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What’s New in VA Caregiving? |
When a Child’s Parent has PTSD
Submitted by: Sonya Norman, Ph.D.
Director, PTSD Consultation Program
National Center for PTSD, White River Junction, VT
Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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Special Compensation during Transition |
Special
Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)
By Jim Wenzel, WTC Stratcom
Attention wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers,
Warrior Transition Unit cadre, and Army leaders. Special Compensation for
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) was authorized by the
Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act. This special monthly
compensation is for active servicemembers who incur a permanent catastrophic
injury or illness.
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DOD, VA Release Mobile App |
DOD, VA Release Mobile App Targeting Post-traumatic Stress
From a National Center for Telehealth and Technology News Release
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 - The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have released a free Apple and Android smartphone mobile application for use with post-traumatic stress disorder treatment.
The app is called PE Coach; PE stands for "prolonged exposure."
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Busted! PTSD Myths Hurt You, Career
Posted by Jayne Davis, DCoE Strategic Communications on July 10, 2012
The earth is flat.
Money buys happiness.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not real; it’s just in your head.
Some myths carry greater consequences than others. Myths about what PTSD is, who it affects, why you might have it and what can be done are unfortunately, common and harmful. Not being able to distinguish between fact and fiction can be the difference between living with hope and promise and living with despair for someone with the diagnosis.
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Programs Assist Veterans with Jobs, Education, Homes
By Terri Moon Cronk - American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education opportunities to home loans and programs for those who are disabled, a VA official said yesterday.
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Rules Liberalized for Veterans with Undiagnosed Illnesses
Application Window Extended for Five Years
WASHINGTON - Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America |
Over 3 Million Americans Have Had a Spouse or Parent Deploy Since 9/11
For ten years, these unsung heroes--your neighbors, coworkers and friends--have shouldered the burdens of war with the same strength and resilience as their loved ones fighting overseas. As the last U.S. troops leave Iraq this month, their families especially need our urgent support this holiday season to face the challenges that still lie ahead.
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DOD & VA eBenefits Web Site |
MyArmyBenefits is the Official Army Benefits Website
http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home.html
Finding Your Benefits is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
Special information is provided for severely injured Soldiers and their families in the Wounded Warrior section of the site and for surviving family members of fallen Soldiers in the Survivor Benefits section. If you have questions or comments please contact us.
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Legal Assistance Available |
Legal Assistance for Wounded, Ill, or Injured Warriors
Pro bono (free) or reduced cost legal assistance is available to Wounded Warriors for issues beyond those that can be provided by military legal assistance officers. These issues may include family law subjects such as divorce, custody and child support as well as legal protections available under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
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These posters will be displayed in the heavy traffic and display areas of the first and third floors of the Walter Reed Hospital indefinitely or until they have to be removed because of the BRAC. They will also be displayed in the Soldiers Family Assistance Center, the Mologne House and the WW Transition Brigade Headquarters at Walter Reed. Two posters also will be displayed at Bethesda Naval and Ft Belvoir.
Click here for a larger image that is clearly readable.
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