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Gwen Moore
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Caring for Veterans
Veterans are among our most honored citizens. Many of the rights and privileges that we enjoy today as Americans were courageously and selflessly fought for by our men and women in uniform. Their sacrifice deserves our unwavering gratitude and support.
Sadly, we have seen a growing incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among service members who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. To that end, we must make sure that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are properly equipped to care for these types of injuries.
Congress and the Obama Administration are taking steps to:
- Add military behavioral health personnel.
- Require in-person mental health assessments with trained medical professionals before and after deployment.
- Increase access to mental health services for National Guard and Reserve members and their families.
- Further PTSD research and treatments.
Yet, despite these efforts, many service members suffering from PTSD do not seek needed care—or receive care even when they do come forward-- and continue to express fear that seeking care may adversely impact career advancement. I have been working to encourage the military to look at many ways to reduce this stigma, including encouraging the use of confidential mental health services.
PTSD not only impacts service members but also their families. I have written legislation urging the Veterans Affairs and Defense Departments to ensure that family members have access to PTSD- related services and programs and to the extent possible, use holistic approaches that includes family members in the care targeted to the service member or veteran.
I will continue to work and make sure that our nation provides our troops with the services they deserve and have earned.
Press Releases
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Gwen Moore Commemorates Memorial Day
05/26/14"Today, tomorrow and always, we must support our military families, honor our fallen soldiers and fight for the veterans who bravely fought for us."
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Wisconsin Delegation Demands Answers on VA Backlog
04/16/14"While it is critical that underperforming regional offices are brought up to par, it is also important for the Department to be forward-thinking by building on the successes of those high performing offices that have been selected to broker in additional claims."
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Gwen Moore Votes to Avoid Republican Default
02/11/14"Today the House decided to choose a new direction. I urge more of my colleagues across the aisle to join Democrats in moving our nation forward."
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