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PTSD
PTSD is more prevalent in the U.S. than was once thought. The estimated cost of providing health services to those suffering from it is higher than treating anxiety and depression – considered relatively commonplace in society today. The estimated cost of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was $232.2 billion in 2018. You can read the […]
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PTSD
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) has received “Breakthrough Device” recognition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The foundation concept is that the commercially available stimulation device could help reduce the physiological response to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stress triggers. The results during tests indicate the device is safe, practical, and a novel treatment […]
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Uncategorized
The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is supporting IT modernization projects at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Agriculture Department The seven-member board that manages the TMF announced recently it is investing $9.1 million in NARA to address a pandemic-era backlog of veterans’ record requests. TMF is also giving the USDA $4.4 million […]
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Claims Processing
After reviewing and approving a service-connected compensation claim, The Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) assigns a disability rating for the veteran’s condition. The rating depends on the severity of a veteran’s disability, ranging from 0 to 100 percent, in 10 percent increments. Those who receive a rating of at least 10 percent are eligible for […]
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PTSD
Those seeking VA disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) may need to submit a “stressor statement.” Stressor statements refer to a written description of the claimant’s experiences that led to the development of their PTSD. While the VA provides a “statement in support of claim” form where the claimant can write their statements, an […]
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Medical Issues / Disability
According to the VA Office of Inspector General (“OIG”), sleep apnea is the most common service-connected disability of all the respiratory conditions for which veterans secure benefits. Reports by the OIG indicate that approximately 1.3 million veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (“VHA”) have a sleep apnea diagnosis. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious […]
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Uncategorized
Last month, lawmakers took the first steps in ensuring veterans receive a cost-of-living boost in their VA disability benefits this year. New legislation was introduced that would guarantee veterans’ checks see the same increase as Social Security payouts. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act Filed by Reps. Elaine Luria (D-VA.), Troy Nehls (R-Texas), Sens. Jon Tester […]
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News and Press
The answer to that question is that they can induce a state of hypometabolism. This happens when an organism shuts down some of its biological processes not needed immediately for survival. The most exciting part of the latest research into finding ways to help those who suffer from a traumatic brain injury involves examining how […]
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News and Press, PTSD
A U.S. veteran can be discharged with a less-than-honorable status due to substance abuse and other disorders, which could affect their access to VA benefits. Mr. Mark Stevenson, a U.S. Army vet, is currently challenging the state of affairs with the help of Yale Law students. The goal of the lawsuit is to have Mr. […]
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PTSD
Cannabis has long been in use by veterans to relieve the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But does cannabis treat PTSD or assist in dealing with the symptoms? There is evidence that it reduces nightmares and re-living traumatic situations for combat vets. While useful, the side effects are deemed harmful with long-term use, and […]
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