A study by the federal Institute of Medicine expects costs for 2 million veterans will continue to grow over the next 30 years before it begins to stabilize and gradually reduce, according to USA Today . The study also concluded that the "VA does not have the staffing, funding or mandate from Congress to produce broad forecasts ... human costs of the war beyond the period of active conflict. "
The report sets out the differences between the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and previous wars. Now 10 to 20 percent of war veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder that could last for months or years and there is little understanding of how to treat mental illness.
Suggestions to improve the future treatment of people with TBI require the VA to do more research. Also a joint effort will be made by the military and the VA to change the way mental illness is managed in and out of service. the hiring of mental health professionals within the army is also encouraged.
Hopefully the VA will receive the funds they need for the future costs of health care for veterans. health insurance reform may also have an impact on the type of coverage veterans will be able to receive the future.
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