Veterans and Military Health

People who serve in the military and veterans face some different health issues than civilians. During wartime, the main health concerns are life-threatening injuries. These include shrapnel and gunshot wounds, lost limbs, and head injuries. Some service members might also have health problems from exposure to environmental hazards, such as contaminated water, chemicals and infections.

Service members and veterans are at risk for mental health problems, too. These include anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and substance abuse.

External Resources

Ryan & Brown PA - St. Paul firm, exclusively representing military families and veterans for medical malpracitce cases involving negligence by government health care providers.

DeploymentLINK - Health information on past, current and future U.S. military deployments for active duty servicemembers, Reserve components, family members and veterans. From the Directorate for Deployment Health Support.

Tennessee Native Veterans Society - Intertribal organization established to honor and assist Native American military veterans and to help VA Health Services understand natives' medical and spiritual needs and cultural differences. Information about activities and fundraising.

Ryan & Brown P.A. - Exclusively representing military families and veterans for medical malpractice cases involving negligence by government health care providers.

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - Health care information for military veterans. Describes services, and provides contact information.

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