Speaking now @OversightDems #NationalSecurity hearing “Connecting #Veterans with #PTSD with #ServiceDogs” https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/connecting-veterans-with-ptsd-with-service-dogs/ …
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It is the mission of
@DeptVetAffairs to serve and honor the more than 21 million dedicated men and women who are America’s#veterans1 reply 4 retweets 1 like -
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The fundamental duty of
@DeptVetAffairs to provide dignified care to America’s veterans and their families remains as critical as ever.1 reply 4 retweets 1 like -
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With post-9/11 veterans returning from wars in
#Iraq#Afghanistan, effective treatment for#PTSD is one urgent area of veterans' healthcare2 replies 5 retweets 2 likes -
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Up to 20 out of every 100 veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom have P.T.S.D. in a given year.
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Prevalence of
#PTSD among Iraq & Afghanistan veterans is primarily the result of multiple tours of duty & repeated & severe combat exposure1 reply 5 retweets 2 likes -
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@DeptVetAffairs reported#veterans w/#PTSD are particularly vulnerable to suicide risk. This continues to affect vets at devastating rate.1 reply 4 retweets 1 like -
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Impact of
#PTSD in veteran’s community is difficult & far-reaching issue that demands a comprehensive approach to treatment & rehabilitation2 replies 3 retweets 2 likes -
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This includes robust funding for the
@DeptVetAffairs to continue to expand its mental health services.1 reply 4 retweets 2 likes -
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I was proud to support the
#omnibus that included $50B for VA medical services, including mental health care and suicide prevention1 reply 6 retweets 4 likes
We must also encourage the development of commonsense alternative solutions that could further assist #veterans with rehabilitation.
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One alternative is the topic of today’s hearing: providing service dogs to veterans with P.T.S.D. to help alleviate their related symptoms.
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Initial academic studies have revealed that veterans paired with service dogs report less severe P.T.S.D. symptoms and other health benefits
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