Montana is becoming a model state for assessing its returning combat vets for PTSD and TBI.

Following the suicide two years ago of a recently deployed combat vet, Montana has become a model for accessing and assisting veterans who show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). While the plan doesn’t go nearly far enough, it’s one that I understand the Obama administration is seriously considering for nationwide implementation – and it would be an excellent first step.

By: Eric Newhouse

Full Story: http://www.truthout.org/021809A

(Many thanks to John Masterson of http://www.modwest.com for passing this along. Russ)