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