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News and Press
In a move to address the alarming rates of veteran suicides, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) introduced a significant program in January 2023. Under the new policy, eligible veterans in acute suicidal crises can seek free emergency care at any VA or non-VA health care center. As the first year of the emergency suicide […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law
Recently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a new diagnostic code that will help promote the care and treatment of veterans who have experienced blast injuries to the brain. This new code is the result of a collaboration between the VA, the Department of Defense, and the Military Health system, and is the first […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Veterans Law
As a veteran, you may have to go through an audiology examination at a VA clinic when filing for hearing loss. This may be required to determine your eligibility for benefits, or to assess your hearing needs. It’s important to understand what to expect and prepare accordingly so that your experience is as successful and […]
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Uncategorized
As of October 1, 2022, Veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War will be eligible for care. Post-9/11 Veterans Eligibility This includes post-9/11 Veterans who did not previously enroll in VA Health Care. These Veterans will have a 1-year window […]
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News and Press
Exposure to various toxins produced by open burn pits, contaminated water, radiation, Agent Orange, and other chemicals, has dogged the U.S. military for years. Service members have returned home and discovered they have contracted an illness that may have been caused by these toxic exposures. The PACT Act has addressed the gap between exposure and […]
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Medical Issues / Disability
The usual definition of a traumatic brain injury is laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is defined as the brain experiencing a disruption to its normal function. It is typically caused by a jolt, blow, bump to the head, or a penetrating head injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), although […]
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PTSD
As of January 17, 2023, any veteran who struggles with suicidal thoughts and actions can seek emergency services at a VA or non-VA healthcare facility. There is no cost involved. Services received can include inpatient, or crisis residential care for up to thirty days, and up to three months for outpatient care. A veteran does […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
VA Congressional Offices are offices staffed by representatives who are dedicated to assisting veterans with issues related to their VA Disability Benefits and VA Healthcare. These representatives work closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help veterans navigate the complex process of accessing the benefits and services they are entitled to. VA Congressional […]
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Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability, Uncategorized
Veterans experiencing the effects of inflation are likely to see some relief next year with a potential record increase in 2023 VA Disability Pay Rates. According to recent projections by The Senior Citizens League (the nation’s largest nonpartisan senior citizen group), the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will likely be around 8.7%. What Is the Cost-of-Living […]
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PTSD
People may know nightmares by the technical name parasomnia. Parasomnia includes sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, and nightmares. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 60% of veterans suffer from trauma-related nightmares, and 31% suffer from nightmares. Nightmares occur during the resting, waking, or falling asleep state. Although there are several periods when nightmares may occur, […]
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