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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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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans Law
VA recently sent an email to many veterans notifying them of possible changes to the disability rating schedules for mental health, audiology, and respiratory disabilities. Our office has received many questions from clients about these changes and what it means for their ratings, let’s take a look. Proposed Changes to Disability Rating Schedules VA is […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Philips Respironics has voluntarily recalled certain ventilators, bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines due to potential health risks. Attorney Deanne Bonner Simpson and Brig. General Carol Ann Fausone (Ret.) join us to answer your questions on this recall notification. Q: What Philips Respironics devices are being recalled? A: All […]
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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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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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News and Press
Thanks to COVID-19, organizations have had to get creative with how they reach people with the services and resources they need. The Department of Veterans Affairs is no exception. It has made its free online self-help programs available to veterans and their families on both computers and mobile devices. The programs were developed specifically for […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, News and Press, PTSD, Veterans Law
The U.S. Navy surface forces are receiving new instructions, aimed at ensuring sailors are getting consistent sleep while out at sea. The Comprehensive Endurance, Fatigue Management Program further expands on similar instructions released in 2017, a result of an investigation discovering sailor fatigue played a role in the fatal collisions of warships Fitzgerald and John […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Uncategorized
Healthy sleep habits – also referred to as having good sleep hygiene – can make a big difference in your quality of life. Despite its importance, studies suggest roughly 76-89% of veterans are sleep deprived. Recognizing this, Legal Help For Veterans has gathered a list of 7 Healthy Sleep Tips for Veterans to help you […]
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News and Press
Sleep apnea is a frequently overlooked potential service-related condition recognized by the VA. Sleep apnea causes the sufferer’s breathing to be interrupted while they sleep, and it can be serious. Besides loud snoring, the sufferer may also experience headaches, daytime sleepiness and difficulty concentrating. There are three types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Sleep is an essential part of a person’s wellbeing. However, many veterans are not getting the sleep they need. Recent research shows sleep disorders have increased six-fold among former service members over the past decade. The largest rise in sleep problems has been linked with patients who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), combat experience or […]
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