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President Obama, saying that post-traumatic stress injuries are a one of two "signature injuries" of today's wars, announced Saturday that new policies will soon take effect to make it easier for war-zone veterans suffering from the disorder to receive disability benefits.
The president previewed the changes at the Veterans Affairs Department in his Saturday radio address. He said traumatic brain injuries also plague today's veterans and that too few of them "receive the screening and treatment they need" for both conditions.
Obama changes VA rule to help vets get stress disorder aid
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that can surface after traumatic events and leave sufferers feeling scared, confused or angry, according to the VA's National Center for PTSD. They may experience flashbacks, become suddenly angry, have a hard time sleeping or concentrating, and develop problems related to relationships, employment and alcohol or drug use.
Rep. John Hall (D-N.Y.), who championed the changes, said veterans had been required to produce incident reports, buddy statements, medals or other corroboration to prove they lived through trauma.
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