#59: A Legendary Journey Dealing with Invisible Injuries and PTSD Service Dogs

Brian Reese here, from VA Claims Insider, and today I’m with Veteran Master Coach DP, with VACI Champions. We are going on A Legendary Journey Dealing with Invisible Injuries and PTSD Service Dogs!    If you need help signup and VACI Champions can assist http://www.joinVACI.com

TIMESTAMPS & LINKS  ⏩ 18:00 The invisible journey ⏩ 19:25 Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions ⏩ 20:20 The invisible injuries and having a service dog ⏩ 21:00 A service dog is a sense of independence  ⏩ 24:15 You are not alone, ask for help! ⏩ 26:30 The different types of service dogs ⏩ 30:00 Is there anything personal in your space? ⏩ 32:00 Just because you have a job doesn’t mean you’re OK. ⏩ 34:20 This is why I have a dog, I need this ⏩ 38:20 You have to understand what you have ⏩ 42:00 I have to raise this dog on my own and the bond ⏩ 47:20 What is the First step to get a service dog ⏩ 52:45 There is Hope! ⏩ 59:50 You have to own your truth

***A Legendary Journey Dealing with Invisible Injuries and PTSD Service Dogs***  What is a service dog? You have probably heard the terms service dog and assistance dog before, but do you know what these terms truly mean? Generally speaking, a service dog or assistance dog is a working dog specially trained to help a person or group of people with a disability or specific needs. Under the ADA, service dogs cannot be denied entrance to businesses, even food service establishments, state and local government facilities or nonprofit organizations that serve the public. However, service dogs must be under control at all times. This generally means they should be leashed or harnessed—unless these get in the way of the dog's duties, in which case the dog must still be under the handler's control.   Eligibility for a Service Dog If you are a veteran or first responder who is interested in applying for a service dog, please review the following information to determine if you meet our eligibility requirements.

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