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PTSD
Under 38 CFR § 3.304(f), the government provides the elements that a service member must meet to qualify for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compensation. Under the statute, service connection is available if the claimant presents medical evidence diagnosing the condition per CFR § 4.125(a). Moreover, they must provide medical evidence establishing a link between current […]
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Claims Processing
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers monthly tax-free payments to Veterans who suffered injuries or illnesses while serving in the military or in cases where military service worsened a condition. At first glance, the law seems straightforward; however, the law is full of exceptions and complex nuances that present challenges to those who served […]
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PTSD
Israeli researchers have discovered that hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps alleviate PTSD symptoms in combat veterans. The supervised clinical trial revealed that the 35 Israeli Defense Force veterans enrolled demonstrated significant improvement in PTSD symptoms. Researchers discovered that exposure to severe emotional trauma could cause organic damage to the brain, thus causing a physical wound in […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
On May 18, 2022, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and ranking member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced a bipartisan agreement on comprehensive legislation affecting all generations of toxic-exposed veterans. The bill is known as the SFC. Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022, would afford these […]
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News and Press
Lately, there have been ground-breaking scientific studies into PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI). With such exciting discoveries, it holds out hope for those who suffer from a TBI. Globally, millions sustain severe brain injuries, leaving sufferers disabled or dead. It is a complex disease, and any breakthroughs such as this could pave the way […]
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Uncategorized
June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. It’s an opportunity to focus energy on our service members who continue to suffer when they return home from deployment overseas. PTSD is a complex mental health problem facing not only our military personnel, but many in our community coping and adjusting to COVID-19 trauma and recovery. […]
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News and Press
Hearing is particularly critical when fighting a war. It is also necessary to hear other sounds and voices in different settings when a veteran returns home. While many people might not connect diminished hearing with war, the fact is that a lack of hearing can cause a delayed reaction time when attempting to return fire […]
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Veterans Law
It’s that time of year again when the Department of Veterans Affairs sends out letters to service-connected veterans that are eligible to apply for a VA clothing allowance benefit. What is a VA Clothing Allowance? VA Clothing Allowances are a single, annual benefit paid to a veteran whose clothing is worn or damaged due to […]
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PTSD
Cannabis is a common drug now being used in the medical community. It is known to offer anti-inflammatory properties. On the other hand, psychedelics, currently being studied for further medical applications, are being employed to treat mental health conditions and severe drug-resistant depression. The most often used psychedelic substances used in treatment today include: Ketamine […]
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Uncategorized
Last month, a very important bill was introduced that aims to research a possible link between aviation veterans and increased cancer rates. Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act The bill was introduced by U.S. Representative August Pfleuger from Texas and is being called the Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act or “ACES Act.” If passed, it would […]
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