PTSD and Heart Disease (IMAGE) Veterans Affairs Research Communications Caption A US Army soldier provides security during combat operations in Balure, Iraq, in 2007. Military veterans with a PTSD diagnosis are at higher risk of heart failure, according to a new VA study. Credit Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller/USAF Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.