FEATURES After Vietnam
Conducted in the 1980s, the National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Survey of male veterans found that they later reported high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and other problems.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder 30.9%
- Alcohol abuse or dependence 39.2%
- Divorce 40%
- Drug abuse or dependence 5.7%
Turning to VA
Many veterans have private or employer-provided health insurance. Still, as of mid-March, nearly 63,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans had sought care from VA, and 7,000 were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
- 290,000 Returned from active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan
- 63,000 Sought VA health care
- 17,000 Sought psychological services
- 7,000 Were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder
Source: Veterans Affairs Department
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