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Pay It Forward for Veterans in Your Community

Veterans Day Nov 11 oped from Paralyzed Veterans: "Pay It Forward for Veterans in Your Community"

(WOODWARD, Okla.) - US Ar“How can we give back to the veterans?” It’s a commonly asked question and it’s an uncommonly tough question. On the one hand it means that America really cares about her veterans. On the other hand it’s very difficult to know what to give someone who is prepared to defend your freedom with his or her life.

From this grateful veteran, may I suggest an answer that we can all take to heart this Veterans Day: “Pay It Forward”

Vets with PTSD and Compassionate Cannabis Laws

In recent years, the number of veterans seeking disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has spiked by almost 80 percent. Approximately 20% of veterans returning from Iraq/Afghanistan are being diagnosed with PTSD.

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - “Physicians should use the same standard of care in recommending medical marijuana to patients as they would when recommending or approving any other medication.”- Frank Lucido, M.D

(UPDATE: Petition passes!) Petition to Allow Military Veterans Access to medical marijuana for PTSD

Only a Few Signatures Needed... Last Hours of Petition

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - A petition to allow the use of medical marijuana for veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is something readers can quickly sign and show their support for those who serve their country.

PTSD and the American Legion Continued... the Body`s Own PTSD Medicine: Anandamide

Exploring some of the working ideas to treat America's war veterans.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Last month, September 20 2011, I posted the most excellent article about PTSD in the American Legion Magazine Sept. issue titled: 'The War Within: the Battle against PTSD.'. I have waited with baited breath for the sequel in the October issue.

Ken Olsen, who wrote the first part, was essentially "spot on" but I have serious reservations about the sequel by Steve Brooks, who has tossed in some rather arguable therapies.

Seeking Positives from the Negatives of War

War would eventually shadow the memories of my formative years, and positive events throughout my life.

(POICVIANA, Fla.) - After writing the "The Demons of War are Persistent," my personal story of Vietnam, and the struggle over forty years against emotional conflicts, nightmares and guilt, which today is universally recognized as PTSD.

Like many warriors, I never spoke about the war, nor stayed in touch with brother warriors, dreading the likelihood of talking about horrific memories.

VA`s Uncaring, Uncompromising Regard for a Marine with PTSD

A fine reward for a guy who nearly died caring for America's war dead.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The negative actions of the Veterans Administration (VA) in Colorado Springs toward an Iraq Marine Corps Veteran named Nicholas Burgin, are alarming and in all fairness, totally unacceptable.

They want to make a criminal out of this man whose war service was horrific, with a Marine Mortuary unit in the early part of the Iraq conflict.

Occupy Salem Movement Gaining Steady Momentum at Wilson Park

The group of citizen activists at Wilson Park in Salem's capitol say they are steadfast, and say they will not disperse until things in our government undergo a 'serious makeover'.

(SALEM, Oregon) - Spirits are high among individuals who are using their voices and making their presence known in Salem.

Approaching the 6th night of 'Occupy Salem', protesters aren't wavering from a constant police presence, and both local and state police have been respectful so far, according to the group. Mostly just driving by, with little interaction.

Wall Street = War Street, New Yorkers Join Nation-wide Protests to Mark 10th Anniversary of U.S. War in Afghanistan

Sat. OCT. 15, Noon Rally at Wall Street at Broadway - March to Occupy Wall Street Encampment at Liberty & Broadway

(NEW YORK CITY) - This Saturday, New York will take part in a day of nationally coordinated antiwar actions led by the United National Anti-war Coalition, a broad based alliance of individuals and organizations for peace, social justice, and human rights.

Protesters mark the 10th anniversary of the US led war on Afghanistan with demands for the end of the wars, an end to U.S. aid to Israel, an end to U.S. bombing and destruction in Libya, and an end to the growing repression at home.

System Pushes Marine with PTSD to the Edge - Can We Save One this Time?

Another Marine kicked to the curb by the government he served, are we going to put up with this? Part one of a series on Nick Burgin, who enlisted at 17, pulled mortuary duty Marine in Iraq, and now has watched the VA and police take everything.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marines say Nicholas Burgin, whose job was to recover the dead, doesn't have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The VA agreed to pay him $376 a month and let him go to college on the GI bill, but then the VA fell behind in college payments and Nick had to go home. Then, the VA stripped his $376 monthly payment *.

Veterans & Unlucky 13

Unlucky? No! As, “fraudulent” is more apt for the scheme, Veterans have once again been duped this time by the #13...

(CLEVELAND) - 13 banks and mortgage companies are charged with hiding illegal fees to military veterans in the process of refinancing their homes.

Those paying even a little attention know that this is not the first time that the very companies being protested on Wall Street and all over the country right now, are the same who are pulling a fast one on the community that allow their business practices to take place at all.