Military & Veterans Affairs

Filling the mental health needs of our nation's military servicemembers, veterans, and their families is an extensive and ongoing issue. If untreated, servicemembers and veterans may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, depression, and suicide. APA continues its efforts to ensure that quality mental health care services are readily available to our veterans.

Public Comments and Letters

• 2020

  AUG 3

  APA and Frontline Physician Group Calls on DoD to Continue Support of the Uniformed Services University and Critical Medical-Clinical Programs

  FEB 24

  APA Letter to VA on Specialty Education Loan Repayment Programs

• 2019

  MAR 28

  Letter to Rep. Joe Kennedy Supporting HR124

  MAY 12

  Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research Budget Proposal for 2020

  MAR 19

  APA Endorses the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research – Budget Proposal for FY 2020

  MAR 25

  APA Responds responds to the Department of Veterans' Affairs “Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the Veterans Community Care Program.” Care Program.”

• 2018

  SEP 7

  APA Comments on Veteran Affairs' RFI on Removal of Gender Alterations from Medical Benefits Package

  JUL 30

  APA Letter to the VA Commenting on the VA Mission Act RFI

• 2017

  NOV 6

  APA Supports H.R. 2123 the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act

  FEB 13

  APA Summary: Mental Health Reform Provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act