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	Common Legal Terms (Separate Website) An online glossary of legal terms from A to W By: Iowa Judicial Branch


	Help for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families (Separate Website) Here are the answers to some questions about PTSD and disability from service that are frequently asked by veterans and their families. By: National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress


	Life and Death Decisions Iowans have two simple ways to make their desires known in advance about medical treatment if they become incompentent: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. By: Iowa Legal Aid


	Medical Care (Separate Website) Are you an Iowa returning veteran and need follow-up care on a service-connected injury or condition? Check out the wide range of services available to you.


	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD (Separate Website) Are you a changed person as a result of your recent active military service? Need to talk to someone? Find out more about the signs and symptoms of a common re-adjustment condition.


	Spina Bifida health care benefits from the VA (Separate Website) Information on health care benefits for Vietnam veterans' children diagnosed with spina bifida. By: Department of Veterans Affairs


	Transition Assistance Information for Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Veterans (Separate Website) Need some help re-adjusting to civilian life after a period of active duty? Check out these services and ask about the availability of local services.


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