This episode describes the theoretical Framework used in the study Veterans Experience with and Utilization of VA Programs and Services. Social Learning Theory a subset of Social Cognitive Theory provide the reader a particularly objective lens to view this study.

This episode describes the experience of veterans who used VA Programs and Services and related implications for planning and evaluating strategies to prevent underutilization of VA Programs and Services.

This episode describes public policy as well as Social Cognitive Theory and how they are both positioned to help veterans.

This episode describes legislation that address veteran Homelessness as well as popular programs created to assist homeless veterans.

This episode describes the severity of PTSD in adults including veterans. Combat related PTSD populations versus overall military and civilian PTSD populations share the commonality of increased numbers among their ranks.

This episode describes a gender-based comparison of veteran’s utilization of VA services as well as a description of services utilization and veterans entry into the homeless system.

This episode describes healthcare Utilization and Disabled Veteran Status as it relates to approved versus denied benefits. Veterans denied VA disability compensation experience social isolation.

This episode describes barriers to Veteran Healthcare resulting from the stigma associated with risk factors such as mental illness, substance abuse, and PTSD.

Many Veterans became Frustrated by VA’s Policies for Accessing Care. This greatly influenced Veterans decisions to choose VA or seek help outside of VA.

This episode describes social Isolation experience with respect to veterans.