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Lawmakers could be headed toward a veterans omnibus bill covering a host of health, education and employment issues after House members passed a package of nine veterans-themed measures the evening of 9 FEB. The flurry of legislation came after a … Continue reading →

A scientific panel has concluded that the Veterans Affairs Department should stop searching for links between environmental exposures in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and veterans’ illnesses and instead focus on monitoring and treating those who have health problems related … Continue reading →

Secretary McDonald, now in his last year as secretary of Veterans Affairs as President Obama wraps up his administration, expected that there would be challenges when he took the job. He assumed the position 18 months ago amidst a major … Continue reading →

When they are accused of crimes, the names of service members are made public — but kept secret when they are acquitted. For the same reason, citizens are named when accused of crimes — it’s a check against government forces … Continue reading →

A guide to VA’s new mobile apps for women veterans is available at https://mobile.va.gov/app/caring-4-women-veterans

Mostly everyone is aware of PTSD and that some of our military who served in combat have PTSD but, let’s be honest, we often are at a loss as to how to help someone with PTSD. Following are some guidelines … Continue reading →

The Affordable Care Act requires most U.S. taxpayers to declare they have minimum essential health coverage on their federal tax form. In December, the Department of Veterans Affairs began notifying all enrollees and beneficiaries of their VA health care coverage … Continue reading →

To date, VA recognizes 4 categories of conditions potentially eligible for compensation. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – a condition of long-term and severe fatigue Fibromyalgia – Wide-spread muscle pain Functional Gastro-intestinal disorder – group of conditions marked byu recurrent symptoms Undiagnosed … Continue reading →

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet hopes a pair of studies due in 2017 will give lawmakers a better view of how the Army is treating its troops. The reviews by the Government Accountability Office and the Department of Defense Inspector General … Continue reading →

Evidence is mounting that veterans are suffering from pulmonary disorders related to deployment to the Middle East, but little is being done to diagnose and treat these illnesses, say researchers who are proposing new guidance for treating affected troops. Thousands … Continue reading →