National Facts and Figures
One of the most challenging aspects of addressing the reintegration needs of returning veterans and their families is the lack of data on the size and characteristics of returning veterans and their families in New York State, and the scope of their specific needs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several types of data and reports on returning veterans which are outlined below. In addition, the following are a few national reports that contain key data regarding this population.
Invisible Wounds
This study undertaken by RAND focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), not only because of current high-level policy interest but also because, unlike the physical wounds of war, these conditions are often invisible to the eye. All three conditions affect mood, thoughts, and behavior; yet these wounds often go unrecognized and unacknowledged.
VA: National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS)
The National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS) of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) collects and analyzes data related to Veterans.
National Alliance to End Homelessness Report
The National Alliance to end Homelessness analyzed data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Census Bureau to examine homelessness and severe housing cost burden among veterans.
