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Congressional Hearing on VA PTSD Treatment and Wellness Efforts

Original title: OVERCOMING PTSD: ASSESSING VA'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND HEALING

January 1, 2018

veterans affairsptsdmental healthhealthcareveterans benefits

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines the effectiveness of federal mental health services for the nearly 600,000 veterans who sought VA care for in the previous fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans with PTSD

The quality and availability of VA mental health services directly impact their access to care and treatment outcomes.

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its management of PTSD treatment programs and research.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on June 7, 2017, to evaluate how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) supports veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (). The committee reviewed current VA treatment programs, research initiatives, and partnerships with private and non-profit organizations.

Key Facts

  • Nearly 600,000 veterans sought VA care for PTSD in the fiscal year preceding the June 2017 hearing.
  • The VA is currently conducting a study to evaluate the use of service dogs for veterans with PTSD.
  • The hearing included testimony from veterans, authors, non-profit leaders, and VA officials.
  • The VA is expanding partnerships with private sector and non-profit organizations to provide mental health support.
  • The committee reviewed both traditional and non-traditional treatment programs offered by the VA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
To assess whether the VA's current health care services and benefits effectively support veterans with .
How many veterans sought VA care for PTSD in the year before this hearing?
Almost 600,000 veterans.

Why It Matters

This hearing examines the effectiveness of federal mental health services for the nearly 600,000 veterans who sought VA care for in the previous fiscal year.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of VA Partnerships

The VA is explicitly moving toward increased reliance on private sector and non-profit partnerships to supplement internal mental health care.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

personSebastian Junger“Author and hearing witness”Map →
personBrendan O'Byrne“Veteran and hearing witness”Map →
personTimothy J. Walz“Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →
personZach Iscol“Executive Director of the Headstrong Project and hearing witness”Map →
personHarold Kudler“Acting Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Patient Care Services at the VA”Map →
personDavid P. Roe“Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →
organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The federal department responsible for veteran healthcare and benefits”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz15
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