For those fighting for decades to accurately diagnose their injuries, and get the best treatments available for the brain wounds caused by DEWs, the responses by most of their Agencies is familiar: deny, delay, deceive, drugs, depression, and even death. In this scenario, they are following the path of the 877,450 Veterans suffering TBI/PTSD since 9/11.
Read MoreVeterans with brain wounds will talk about how much relief they get from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, particularly the ability to get off the drugs that seemingly made them worse, not better. This applies directly to the anti-depression drugs prescribed throughout the VA. But there are unintended consequences of the prescribing behavior in the VA that go unreported, even to the Veterans.
Read MoreSuch accidents, while tragic, are extremely rare. However, in our grief, we must resolve to do better. And we will. Yet, we must remember there are numerous other human activities which are many times more dangerous than flying or using HBOT.
Read MoreHBOT4HEROES today released its report to the North Carolina legislaure: Military Veteran Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Program Report, 2023-24. The collaborative effort continues a record of success with over 140 Veterans treated. Findings consistently demonstrate that HBOT is a highly effective intervention for military personnel experiencing post-concussion syndrome, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal ideation.
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