Combat Vets More Prone to Headaches

According to research, veterans are more likely to develop migraine or other persistent headache disorders than their civilian counterparts. One study showed that 36 percent of Veterans who had completed a 12-month deployment to Iraq were either diagnosed with or exhibited symptoms of migraine. In comparison, it has been estimated that migraine affects approximately 12 percent of the general population. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is able to connect veterans to a large network of doctors, neurologists and medical facilities that can help them better diagnose and treat their condition. For more information, read the VA VAntage Point Blog.