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VA developed the Veterans Health Initiative (VHI) independent study courses to increase VA providers’ knowledge of military service-related diseases and illnesses. The VHI study guides are useful as well for non-VA providers, VA employees (through the VA Talent Management System), Veterans and the public. The courses are accredited and meet medical licensure requirements.

Agent Orange Health issues of Vietnam War Veterans exposed to herbicides	Gulf War Common symptoms and diagnoses of Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War
Infectious Diseases of Southwest Asia Risks in Southwest Asia, especially Afghanistan and Iraq	War Wounded (OEF/OIF) Care for war-wounded Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Veterans patients with TBI; symptoms, treatment	Spinal Cord Injury Best care options for Veteran patients until specialist is available
Traumatic Amputation Special issues in care for Veterans; prosthetics, rehabilitation	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Best treatment options, education, and support
Military Sexual Trauma Best clinical practices for Veteran patients	Radiation Clinical effects of radiation; special health concerns of Veterans
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Weapons Health problems Veteran patients face from these weapons	Cold Injury Diagnosis and treatment of cold injuries
Hearing Impairment Public health implications; prevention, diagnosis and treatment	Visual Impairment Care for Veterans with visual problems
Former Prisoners of War Health effects of captivity and associated medical conditions