In the past few years, the military, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and society have begun to acknowledge the increasing need to provide mental health services for returning combat Veterans. This is evidenced by the changes to Title 48 covering post-traumatic stress disorder for disability compensation, as well as changes to the VA healthcare system.
In concert with this, the Department of Veterans Affairs has established a confidential, toll-free Veterans hotline that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified VA responders. Access the Crisis Line at www.veteranscrisisline.net/