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May
18

Stabilized VA Rating, Dr. Kath Bogie, Henry “Red” Erwin MOH

Claims Processing

Veterans Disability Attorney Jim Fausone joins us for another episode of 4 Minutes With LHFV. This week, we will discuss what Stabilized VA Ratings are and how VA can reduce your rating; a Veterans Radio podcast featuring Dr. Kath Bogie on their invention of 3D printed wheelchair cushions and even smart bandages; and a featured […]

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May
11

Sleep Apnea VA Claims, Col. Gregory Daddis (ret.), Rocky Versace MOH

Claims Processing, Medical Issues / Disability

This week on 4 Minutes With LHFV, Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone will discuss a very prevalent disability among veterans, sleep apnea. Learn more about what to keep in mind for your sleep apnea VA claim; a Veterans Radio Podcast featuring Army Colonel Gregory Daddis (ret.); and a remarkable Medal of Honor story from Home of […]

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May
07

Veterans Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID Pandemic

Mental Health

Mental health has been a struggle for many people as the world navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. However, veterans, particularly those who have PTSD, have had a challenging time coping with the last year’s changes.  Some have reported that the pandemic has presented them with new triggers. Others say it reminds them of wartime.  A survey […]

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May
04

Verifying PTSD Stressors, Ford Proud to Honor, Charles Lindbergh MOH

Veterans Law

Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone joins us to discuss three interesting topics for the week. We will discuss verifying PTSD stressors for a VA disability claim; a previous Veterans Radio podcast featuring Army Col. Vanessa Benson (ret.) to talk about Ford Motor Company’s #ProudToHonor campaign; as well as a Heroes Story from Home of Heroes, this […]

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Apr
30

New Study Links TBI And Chronic Sleep Problems In Veterans

News and Press

According to a study published in Neurology, veterans with a traumatic brain injury are significantly more likely to experience long-term sleep problems.  The longitudinal cohort study involved nearly 200,000 veterans who were receiving care through VA health care. One group of 98,709 veterans who had suffered a TBI between October 2001 and September 2015 were […]

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Apr
27

Agent Orange, Holocaust Memorial, Peter Lemon MOH

Veterans Law

On this week’s 4 Minutes With LHFV, Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone will discuss recognized presumptive diseases or illnesses of Agent Orange exposure; a Veterans Radio podcast featuring the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan; and Peter C. Lemon’s remarkable Medal of Honor story from the Vietnam War, courtesy of Home of Heroes. Agent Orange […]

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Apr
23

Mefloquine Toxicity – Could You Be Affected?

News and Press

Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug heavily prescribed by the military for troops deployed in areas where malaria is common. It is now associated with serious and lasting side effects and has since been largely discontinued for use by the military.  Mefloquine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989. By 1992 when […]

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Apr
16

Substance Abuse and Service Connection: Is It Possible?

News and Press

After serving in the military, many veterans return to civilian life with new and serious health issues they cannot always see. Mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety and physical ailments that cause chronic pain or sleep disruptions are often challenging to handle. This can lead some sufferers to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol to […]

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Apr
13

Long Term Care Benefits For Veterans

Medical Issues / Disability

One of the most important benefits offered to veterans from the VA is its extended care program. This program offers eligible veterans a variety of long-term care options for free or at a reduced cost, depending on income and level of disability.  When long-term care becomes necessary for a veteran, they can access several different […]

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Apr
13

Long-Term Care Benefits, NightWare, A Splendid Little War

Veterans Law

Welcome to another episode of 4 Minutes With LHFV! This week, Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone will discuss how to get Long-Term Care Benefits for a Veteran; a Veterans Radio Podcast featuring NightWare CEO, Grady Hannah; and a military history eBook on the Spanish American War, otherwise known as “A Splendid Little War”. Long-Term Care Benefits […]

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