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VA discouraged staff from diagnosing PTSD for ‘compensation seeking veterans.’

                   
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May 15, 2008
        
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VoteVets.org and CREW released an e-mail today that reveals “a Veterans Affairs (VA) employee directing VA staff to refrain from diagnosing soldiers and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).” The e-mail, dated May 1, 2008, complains about “compensation seeking veterans” and urges... [read full story]                    

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May 17, 2008
        

PTSD: The War Within. A Marine writes about his PTSD experience. This article from the January issue of the Marine Corps Gazette was written by USMC Staff Sergeant Travis N. Twiggs. Twiggs killed himself and his brother after a long police chase in Arizona earlier this week.

                   

VA e-mailer's motives probed by lawmakers

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May 17, 2008
        

WASHINGTON – Two congressional committee chairmen said yesterday that they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower disability payout.

                   

V.A. Official Urged Fewer Diagnoses Of PTSD

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May 17, 2008
        

A psychologist who helps lead the post-traumatic stress disorder program at a medical facility for veterans in Texas told staff members to refrain from diagnosing PTSD because so many veterans were seeking government disability payments for the condition. "Given that we are having more and more...

                   

Inquiry sought on VA diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder

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May 17, 2008
        

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Two congressional committee chairmen said Friday they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Texas Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower disability payout....

                   

Lawmakers to examine e-mail from VA employee : Latest News

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May 17, 2008
        

By KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Two congressional committee chairmen said Friday they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower...

                   

Obama calls for Vets Affairs e-mail probe

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May 17, 2008
        

WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Friday called for an investigation into reports that U.S. officials tried to discourage post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses. Obama, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, wrote to Secretary of Veterans Affairs James...

                   

Lawmakers to examine e-mail from VA employee

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May 16, 2008
        

Associated Press - May 16, 2008 6:23 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Two congressional committee chairmen say they plan to see if there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower disability payout....

                   

Lawmakers to examine e-mail from Texas VA employee

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May 16, 2008
        

Two congressional committee chairmen said Friday they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower disability payout.

                   

Lawmakers To Examine Email From VA Employee

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May 16, 2008
        

WASHINGTON -- Two congressional committee chairmen said Friday they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee's e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have a lower disability payout. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka,...

                   

Lawmakers to probe VA e-mail recommending against PTSD diagnosis

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May 16, 2008
        

By Associated Press Friday, May 16, 2008 - Added 2m ago WASHINGTON - Two congressional committee chairmen said today they plan to investigate whether there were broader motives behind a Veterans Affairs Department employee’s e-mailed suggestion to diagnose veterans with mental disorders that have...

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