Number: RS22366
Title: Military Support to the Severely Disabled: Overview of Service Programs
Authors: Charles A. Henning, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The Department of Defense (DOD) and each of the military services have established new programs to care for the severely disabled, ensuring rehabilitative assistance and easing the transition back to civilian life. Congress has followed these initiatives with interest and recently directed DOD to develop policies and procedures to standardize these programs. This report examines the background for the new initiatives and provides a status of each program, including contact information.
Pages: 6
Date: March 29, 2007