26%
The percentage of Veterans who meet "the criteria for an insomnia disorder," according to a new commentary article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine -- Insomnia in Primary Care: Misreported, Mishandled, and Just Plain Missed. Approximately 10% meet those criteria in the general U.S. population (although a related article gives a range of 4% to 22%).
5000+
The number of transgender Veterans who are receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) according to an article recently published online in the journal Current Sexual Health Reports -- Transgender Health Care in the U.S. Military and Veterans Health Administration Facilities.
83%
The percentage of military treatment facilities (MTFs) that offer complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services, according to a recent report from the RAND Corporation -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Military Health System. The most common services offered are relaxation therapy, acupuncture, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and chiropractic.
18%
The percentage of the armed forces comprising officers, according to a new "In Focus" report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) -- Military Officers. The report explains the rank structure of the military and breaks it down by service branch. An "In Focus" report on Military Enlisted Personnel was released by the CRS at the same time.
940,000
The number of VA disability claims related to PTSD, according to a recent article in Military Times -- PTSD disability claims by vets tripled in the last decade.