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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its partnership with the Global Liver Institute (GLI) to address the healthcare of Veterans suffering from liver diseases. Unfortunately, Veterans are at higher risk for substance use disorders involving drugs and alcohol. These disorders and conditions often lead to liver disease. Thus, the collaboration between the VA and GLI […]
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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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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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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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As a veteran, it’s unfortunate that one may face homelessness at some point. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continually pushes for national homeless prevention. The VA coordinates initiatives by finding ways to further the provisions of veteran legal services. Recently, the VA found that under section 4202 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. […]
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Military personnel at the Al Asad Air Base in 2020 did not expect what happened to them on January 8, 2020. Fifteen ballistic missiles launched by Iran rained down on the Base, narrowly missing hundreds of U.S. troops and Guard personnel. The strike lit the existing short fuse in the ongoing clashes between Tehran and […]
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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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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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