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Research Reviews 

The D'Aniello IVMF offers Research Reviews to keep our community informed on the latest research shaping veteran and military family well-being. 

Each review distills a piece of academic or policy research—spanning fields as varied as health, entrepreneurship, employment, and education—into a clear, accessible summary that highlights key findings and real-world relevance. Rather than requiring readers to wade through dense academic papers, our Research Reviews translate complex studies into practical insights that veterans, service members, families, and the organizations that support them can actually use. 

By bridging the gap between rigorous research and everyday practice, we aim to ensure that the best available evidence directly informs the decisions, programs, and policies that impact the military-connected community.

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Understanding Women’s Transitions from Military to Department of Veterans Affairs Care

Background: Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of women have served in the military, with women now comprising 17.3% of active-duty personnel and 21.4% of National Guard and reserves. During military service, women often incur painful musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries related to carrying heavy loads and wearing ill-fitting gear. While women may receive initial care for these injuries under the auspices of the Department of Defense (DoD), these injuries often linger and further treatment in required as women transition to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care.

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