by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2026
Editor’s Note: The National Academies are seeking the perspectives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who have adverse neurological conditions believed to be caused by select military experiences. A federal panel is asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to come...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 15, 2026
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health are reviewing bipartisan legislation that would expand treatment options for Veterans with traumatic brain injuries and reduce reliance on opioid-based pain care within the VA. The measures were discussed...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2024
In episode 11 of the “Be the One” series from The American Legion podcast Tango Alpha Lima, Christopher Frueh, PhD, discusses his approach to PTSD treatment. His recently published book, “Operator Syndrome,” offers a different perspective on...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 15, 2023
In response to emerging research, the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs are intensifying their focus on monitoring and mitigating traumatic brain injuries and their influence on mental health, particularly concerning low-level blasts experienced on the...