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This document outlines the processes and requirements for developing claims for service connection for PTSD in veterans, including information on stressor evidence, combat participation, and relevant regulations.
Year:
2015
Region / city:
United States
Topic:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Service Connection
Document type:
Legal / Regulatory Guide
Organization:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Author:
Not specified
Target audience:
Veterans and VA administrators
Effective period:
From April 15, 2015
Approval date:
April 15, 2015
Date of changes:
Not specified
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Change Date:
February 3, 2016
Jurisdiction:
United States
Subject Area:
Veterans benefits law
Topic:
Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder
Document Type:
Administrative guidance manual section
Issuing Body:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Legal References:
38 CFR 3.304(f); 38 CFR 4.125; 38 U.S.C. 1154(b); M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual
Covered Populations:
Veterans
Scope:
Development and adjudication of PTSD service connection claims
Source Type:
Government administrative guidance
Year:
2022
Region / city:
United States
Topic:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Veterans Affairs
Document Type:
Internal procedure guidelines
Organization:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Author:
VA MRRC
Target Audience:
VA personnel, Veteran Service Representatives (VSRs), MRRC staff
Period of Effect:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
August 10, 2022
Modification Date:
Not specified
Year:
2023
Region / city:
Berlin
Theme:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
Document type:
Statistical Analysis Plan
Organization / institution:
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Author:
Robert Röhle, Statistician
Target audience:
Researchers, clinicians in the field of PTSD treatment
Period of validity:
N/A
Approval date:
01.08.2022
Modification date:
N/A
Year:
2004
Region / City:
Not specified
Subject:
Posttraumatic stress disorder, cardiac arrest survivors
Document type:
Research article
Institution:
Not specified
Author:
Gamper G, Willeit M, Sterz F, Herkner H, Zoufaly A, Hornik K, Havel C, Laggner AN
Target audience:
Medical professionals, researchers
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval date:
Not specified
Date of changes:
Not specified
Note:
Year
Theme:
Equine-Assisted Therapy, PTSD
Document Type:
Training Manual
Target Audience:
Mental Health Professionals, Equine Specialists
Year:
2022
Region / City:
Not specified
Topic:
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, diabetes, osteoarthritis models
Document Type:
Journal Articles
Organization / Institution:
Various medical research institutions
Authors:
Rios-Arce ND, Murugesh DK, Hum NR, Sebastian A, Jbeily EH, Christiansen BA, Loots GG, Christiansen BA, Chan DD, van der Meulen MCH, Maerz T, Hsia AW, Jbeily EH, Mendez ME, Cunningham HC, Biris KK, Bang H, Lee CA, Loots GG
Target Audience:
Medical professionals, researchers in osteoarthritis and diabetes
Period of validity:
2021-2022
Approval Date:
Not specified
Date of revisions:
Not specified
Year:
2013
Region / City:
United States
Topic:
PTSD Screening
Document Type:
Measurement instrument
Organization:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Author:
F. W. Weathers, B. T. Litz, T. M. Keane, P. A. Palmieri, B. P. Marx, P. P. Schnurr
Target Audience:
Clinicians, researchers
Period of validity:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
2013
Modification Date:
Not specified
Year:
[Year]
Region / City:
[City]
Theme:
Medical Opinion
Document Type:
Independent Medical Opinion
Organization / Institution:
[Medical Facility Name]
Author:
Dr. Grant Thomas
Target Audience:
Healthcare providers, VA personnel
Period of validity:
N/A
Approval Date:
N/A
Date of Changes:
N/A
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Wales
Topic:
PTSD treatment guidelines
Document type:
Algorithm
Organization / Institution:
Traumatic Stress Wales
Author:
Dr. Mathew D Hoskins, Professor Jonathan I Bisson
Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals
Period of validity:
Ongoing
Approval date:
June 2024
Date of changes:
June 2024
Change Date:
February 3, 2016
Jurisdiction:
United States
Subject Area:
Veterans benefits law
Topic:
Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder
Document Type:
Administrative guidance manual section
Issuing Body:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Legal References:
38 CFR 3.304(f); 38 CFR 4.125; 38 U.S.C. 1154(b); M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual
Covered Populations:
Veterans
Scope:
Development and adjudication of PTSD service connection claims
Source Type:
Government administrative guidance
Year:
2022
Region / city:
United States
Topic:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Veterans Affairs
Document Type:
Internal procedure guidelines
Organization:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Author:
VA MRRC
Target Audience:
VA personnel, Veteran Service Representatives (VSRs), MRRC staff
Period of Effect:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
August 10, 2022
Modification Date:
Not specified
Year:
2024
Region / City:
USA
Topic:
Trauma, PTSD, Addiction
Document Type:
Research/Clinical Overview
Organization:
Treatment Innovations
Author:
Lisa Najavits, PhD
Target Audience:
Clinicians, Therapists, Researchers
Period of Activity:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
N/A
Modification Date:
N/A
Year:
2008, 2010, 1977, 2013, 1995, 2013, 2008, 2005, 2006, 2013, 1979, 1985, 2013, 2008, 1988, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2014, 2008, 2012, 2010
Country:
Israel, USA, Taiwan
Mind/Body practices:
Hypnotherapy, Transcendental Meditation, MBSR, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Mantram Meditation, Relaxation Techniques, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Partner Massage Therapy, Imagery Rehearsal
Population:
Veterans, Military
Study Design:
RCT, Observational
Outcomes:
PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress reactions, sleep quality, anger, smoking abstinence, quality of life, craving for substance
Measures:
CAPS, IES, BDI, BSI, PCL, Visual Subjective Sleep Quality Questionnaire, PTSD scales, Perceived Stress Scale, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, various questionnaires
Measurement points:
Baseline, Post-treatment, Follow-up (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)
Number of subjects:
8-286
Comparison group:
Control groups, no intervention, or other treatments
Year:
2024
Region / City:
USA
Topic:
PTSD, Substance Abuse, Treatment
Document Type:
Clinical Guidelines
Organization:
Treatment Innovations
Author:
Lisa Najavits, PhD
Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals, therapists, clinicians
Period of Application:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
1/1/24
Modification Date:
N/A
Treatment Approach:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Coping skills training, Exposure therapy
Key Symptoms:
Intrusion, Avoidance, Negative thoughts, Arousal
Co-occurring Disorders:
PTSD, Substance-related disorders
Gender Disparities:
Higher PTSD rates in women, higher substance abuse in men
Substance Use:
Cocaine, opioids
Treatment Focus:
Dual treatment for PTSD and substance abuse
Cultural Sensitivity:
Tailoring treatment to cultural context
Recovery Model:
Abstinence or harm reduction
Evidence Base:
Over 45 published research articles
Contextual Description:
Clinical guideline for treating PTSD and substance abuse using the Seeking Safety model, emphasizing integrated treatment for both disorders.
Year:
2019–2021
Region / Location:
United States
Topic:
Psychiatric Genetics, PTSD
Document Type:
Research Summary / Scientific Review
Institution:
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Author:
Monika A. Waszczuk
Target Audience:
Researchers and clinicians in psychiatry and genetics
Study Cohorts:
Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC), Million Veterans Program (MVP)
Methods:
Genome-Wide Association Studies, Dimensional Phenotypic Analysis
Phenotypes Studied:
PTSD symptoms, trauma exposure, related psychiatric conditions
Sample Size:
30,000–250,000 participants across studies
Findings:
Identification of multiple genetic loci associated with PTSD and trauma-related traits
Endophenotypes:
Dimensional measures of symptom severity, lifetime trauma exposure
Relevance:
Genetic architecture of PTSD and transdiagnostic loci in psychiatric disorders
Data Collection Tools:
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), PTSD Checklist (PCL)
Publication Date:
2021
Description:
Scientific article presenting GWAS findings on PTSD and trauma, emphasizing dimensional phenotypic approaches to reveal genetic loci associated with symptom severity and trauma exposure.
Year:
2016
Region / City:
Greater Manchester, UK
Subject:
Mental Health, Trauma, PTSD, Emergency Services
Document Type:
Journal Article
Institution:
University of Salford, Bucks New University
Authors:
Elaine Beaumont MSc, Mark Durkin MSc, Sue McAndrew PhD, Colin Martin PhD
Target Audience:
Fire Service Personnel, Mental Health Professionals
Period of Study:
Not specified (pre- and post-therapy measures)
Date Published Online:
29 November 2016
Volume / Issue:
Volume 9, e34
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X16000209
Contextual Description:
Peer-reviewed journal article presenting a study on the effects of combining compassion focused therapy with trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for firefighters experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and low self-compassion.
Year:
N/A
Region / City:
N/A
Subject:
PTSD, Mental Health Training
Document Type:
Training Material
Institution:
National IAPT
Author:
N/A
Target Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Mental Health Practitioners
Period of Validity:
N/A
Approval Date:
N/A
Date of Changes:
N/A
Year:
1984–1991
Region / Country:
United States and Vietnam
Topic:
Military service and veteran health
Document Type:
Discussion guide / lesson plan
Organization:
Vietnam Veterans for America; Department of Veterans Affairs
Author:
Educational program authors (unspecified)
Target Audience:
Students
Period Covered:
Vietnam War and subsequent veteran experiences
Date of Publication:
1984
Legal References:
Agent Orange Act, 1991
Key Issues:
Agent Orange exposure, PTSD, veteran homelessness, generational health effects
Referenced Sources:
New York Times article “Veterans Speak Out Against Agent Orange”
Year:
2019
Region / city:
OECD
Topic:
Adverse Outcome Pathway, oxidative stress, brain development, neurotoxicity
Document Type:
External Review Report
Author:
OECD EAGMST review manager
Target Audience:
Scientific community, regulators, policymakers
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval Date:
June 2018
Date of revisions:
17 March 2020
Year:
2023
Region / city:
Canberra
Theme:
Cardiology, Medical Procedure
Document Type:
Procedure
Organization / Institution:
Canberra Health Services
Author:
Not specified
Target Audience:
Medical staff, healthcare providers in Cardiology
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval Date:
Not specified
Date of amendments:
Not specified