Women veterans face many challenges and problems. The VA knows this and has put measures in place to combat some of these issues. Such solutions include behavioral health treatment, education and training, social services, early intervention programs, and rehabilitation services. Some of the most common issues faced by woman veterans are:

1) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — This disorder is commonly seen among female veterans compared to their male counterparts. Since women suffer during the war and they experience high levels of stress which causes PTSD symptoms. It is important that if a woman veteran believes she is suffering from PTSD, she should seek help right away before her condition worsens. However, it can be difficult for a woman who does not exhibit obvious signs and tries to minimize or hide her symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms that woman veterans experience include: nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbing, paranoia, and anxiety.

2) Homelessness — Studies show that women veterans are at a greater risk for homelessness than non-veterans. The main reason for this is because woman veterans have different needs when compared to their male counterparts, such as childcare and lack social support due to the culture in the military. Also, since many female veterans do not report sexual assault experienced during service, they may leave with many unresolved problems, leading them to become homeless in later life. One strategy in combating homelessness amongst woman veterans includes providing transitional housing employment opportunities to afford an apartment.

3) Poverty — The poverty rate for female veterans was high at around 12. 7% as compared to their male counterparts which were 8%. This is primarily due to a lack of education and skills training, leading to lower employment rates among female veterans. Some of the most common jobs held by women veterans were: cashiers, housekeeping, cooks, social workers, etc.

5) Health Issues — Women veterans have different health concerns than non-veterans, such as the increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Women also face a higher risk for reproductive cancers such as breast and cervical cancer. Other health problems include osteoarthritis, chronic pain, etc.

In conclusion, women veterans face many hardships but to help them, the VA has put measures in place such as transitional housing, training, and social services. Some of these programs include:

— Homeless Veterans Transitional Housing Program — This program provides shelter for women veterans who are homeless to receive counseling and other supportive services from trained professionals.

Domestic Abuse: Women veterans may be at a greater risk for domestic abuse due to their increased stress levels due to service or psychological problems resulting from sexual assault during service. The VA has put many resources together to assist woman veterans who have been subject to abuse, including special court proceedings for divorce cases involving abusive partners and legal assistance, employment opportunities, and even childcare support, among others.