Ask these questions of military service members and all Veterans:

  ?      General Questions

• Tell me about your military experience.
• When and where do you / did you serve?
• What do you / did you do while in the service?
• How has military service affected you?

 If your patient answers "Yes" to any of the following, ask:
"Can you tell me more about that?"

• Did you see combat, enemy fire, or casualties?
• Were you or a buddy wounded, injured or hospitalized?
• Did you ever become ill while you were in the service?
• Were you a prisoner of war?

  ?       Compensation and Benefits

• Do you have a service-connected condition?
• Would you like assistance in filing for compensation for injuries/illnesses related to your service?
  
  

  ("Call VBA at 1-800-827-1000")

  ?      Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection

• Did you have a blood transfusion?
• Have you ever injected drugs such as heroin or cocaine?

  ?      Living Situation

• Where do you live?
• Is your housing safe?
• Are you in any danger of losing your housing?
• Do you need assistance in caring for dependents?

  ?      Sexual Harassment, Assault and Trauma

• Have you ever experienced physical, emotional, or sexual harassment or trauma?
• Is this experience causing you problems now?
• Do you want a referral?

  ?      Stress Reactions / Adjustment Problems

In your life, have you ever had an experience so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you…

• Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
• Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
• Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
• Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?