Category Archives: News

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 →

Statement from VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald On the Need to Reform the Veterans’ Appeals Process Last week I presented to the Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee the way forward for the important transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs—what we … 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 →

Public Law 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014, established a “Commission on Care” to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system and make recommendations for change. The Commission is composed of membership … 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 →

The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved two pieces of legislation in December containing provisions designed to improve veterans health care and benefits and to improve accountability with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the Veterans Homeless Programs, Caregiver Services and … Continue reading →

Congress and the President acted on the funding needs of the entire federal budget before adjournment for the Holiday. The national legislative staff wanted to provide you a synopsis of the funding levels approved for veterans benefits and health care … Continue reading →

Representative Corrine Brown, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced H.R. 2054, a bill that would provide increased access to VA health care for women veterans. The bill would require the VA to ensure continuous availability of gender-specific … Continue reading →