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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.

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  • 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

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