Disabled female veterans are becoming a larger percentage of the veteran population. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), there were approximately 2.2 million women veterans, some of whom require medical care through the VA system for service-connected disabilities. A new hotline, 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) has opened to provide important information about veterans’ benefits, health care, and other resources and services. The hotline links female veterans, their families, and caregivers to valuable resources following their military service. While disabled female veterans benefit greatly from this service from the Department of Veterans Affairs, it is open to all female veterans regardless … Read More »
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Veterans Waiting a Year or More for Disability Claims Decision to Be Prioritized
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that disabled veterans waiting over one year for a decision on their veterans disability claim will have their cases expedited. A new initiative has started to help expedite the claims that have been … Read More »
More Accommodations Made for Disabled Veterans at TSA Security Checkpoints
New policies for disabled veterans under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Wounded Warriors Screening program further accommodate veterans and helps expedite security screenings at U.S. airports. The Wounded Warrior Accommodations program is one of the services for veterans traveling by … Read More »
PTSD Treatment May Still Involve Sedatives Despite VA Guidelines
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects many disabled veterans who seek health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. But despite VA guidelines that advise against using benzodiazepines like Xanax or Valium, some VA doctors continue to prescribe … Read More »
Veterans May Face Difficulty Finding Doctors to Accept TRICARE Benefits
Over 600,000 nonenrolled beneficiaries of TRICARE (that is, beneficiaries who do not enroll in TRICARE Prime, a program using a civilian provider network) may have trouble finding medical professionals who will accept their health care benefits. TRICARE is a government … Read More »
Disabled Veterans May Benefit From National Brain Research Initiative
One of the major issues for disabled veterans is brain injury, which accounts for an average of 22 percent of all combat injuries according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Brain injury, commonly referred to as traumatic brain injury … Read More »
Legislation Focusing on Military Sexual Assault
The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is being considered a boon to the elimination of military sexual assault, and could improve support for victims, which may include veterans mental health services. Many of the provisions in the bill are … Read More »
New Veterans Disability Claims May Be Eligible for Fast-Track Processing
In late 2011 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began a 15-month trial of a pilot program designed to expedite fully developed veterans disability claims. The pilot program, known as the Acceptable Clinical Evidence (ACE) program, is the VA’s latest … Read More »
Number of Caregivers for Disabled Veterans Nearing Up to a Million
Caregivers for disabled veterans are responsible for the support and care of our wounded troops across the U.S. These caregivers, many of whom are family members, are the unsung heroes of disabled veterans’ support resources and often face mental and … Read More »
Substance Abuse Still a Concern as Disabling Condition for Veterans
Disabled veterans suffering from mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also be likely to suffer from substance abuse and addiction. This is according to reviews of veterans collecting disability benefits in Texas, where it is estimated that … Read More »
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