Veterans deserve 'national moment of gratitude' on Veterans Day to help heal 'unseen wounds'

Hearing loss and other complications are prevalent among U.S. military veterans.

Audiologist Dr. Tom Tedeschi shares why it's such a big issue and how vets should properly care for their ears. It's easy to say "thank you for your service" to an American veteran and move on a moment later.

But what about true and meaningful connection that really lasts? For Veterans Day this year, a prominent company is hoping that Americans, no matter where they are or who they are, will go beyond the simple words of "thank you" and become "intentional in showing appreciation for our nation’s servicemembers" through a healthy act of connection . US ARMY VETERAN STARTS SUCCESSFUL BARBEQUE BUSINESS DESPITE HEALTH CHALLENGES: ‘VERY PROUD’ USAA — which serves more than 13.5 million members of the U.

S. military, as well as veterans who have honorably served, plus their families — is calling for a "national moment of gratitude" on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.

m. local time. The effort is part of the Texas-based company's larger "Go Beyond Thanks" campaign.

As more veterans in America struggle with mental health issues , "connecting with our veterans is becoming more important," the company told Fox News Digital. USAA has had the opportunity to host Medal of Honor recipients at the company's headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Employees are shown gathered to send them off.

(USAA) And younger veterans, in particular, often feel uncomfortable or awkward when people just say "thank you," the comp.