Top Issues in Wounded Warrior Care

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by Reviving Heroes on August 19, 2010

AW2 Soldiers, Veterans, and Families Identify Top Issues in Wounded Warrior Care


Image by The U.S. Army via Flickr Recently, more than several wounded Soldiers, Veterans, and their Family members gathered in San Antonio at the Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) Symposium and identified the following top five issues that should be addressed to advance wounded warrior care:

1. Concurrent receipt of retired and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability pay

2. Comprehensive psychoeducation for post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD)/traumatic brain injury (TBI) servicemembers, Family members, and caregivers

3. Veterans Affairs (VA) education for Army Wounded Warrior Program Advocates

4. Stipend for primary caregivers of ill/injured servicemembers

5. Community support coordinators in geographically dispersed areas
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Top Issues in Wounded Warrior Care