Associations Among Increases in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms, Neurocognitive Performance, and Long‐Term Functional Outcomes in U.S. Iraq War Veterans

Cross‐sectional research suggests that posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among war zone veterans are associated with functional impairment and poor quality of life. Less is known about the long‐term functional repercussions of PTSS. This study of Iraq War veterans examined the associations between increases in PTSS and long‐term functional outcomes, including the potential contributions of neurocognitive decrements. Service members and...