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Camp Lejeune: A Horrifying Story for Military Vets and the Changes it Brought

Over the years, history has shown that there have been injustices done to our military veterans. Whether accidental or not, unforeseen circumstances and deplorable conditions have led to military vets developing health issues or even terminal illnesses. Such situations may...

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Micro Injuries from Parachute Jumps That Lead to Joint Issues

Utilized for surprise attacks, seizing strategic objectives, allocating equipment, and even assisting in natural disasters, paratroopers are crucial for military operations. Being a military member comes with inherent risks, and a paratrooper's role is no exception. Unfortunately, parachute jumps are...

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VA Approves New Fisher House Sites

Recently, the U.S. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) approved 12 additional hospital campuses around the US to become sites for new Fisher Houses. This is a step in the right direction for creating more accessible housing options for military...

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5 Ways the VA Has Made Improvements Over the Past 5 Years

Five years ago I walked through the doors of this law firm and I had no idea what I was doing. I was told I’d be working with Veterans to help them get the benefits they deserved. “Heck yeah,” I thought....

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New VA App Helps With Disability Questions

I purchased my current car a few years ago. It was preowned and it relatively good shape. However, there was one issue that kept it from passing inspection; the hazard lights. I knew I had to get this fixed for...

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New Study Reveals Statistics About Users of VA Services

In a new study from the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS), the organization gathered a variety of facts from the fiscal years 2005-2012, surveying veterans who have used at least one out of 22 benefits. Their interests...

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Veterans Not Utilizing DoD’s Transition Assistance Program

According to a recent VA document, only around 50% of separating service members are actually utilizing the mandatory Transition Assistance Program (TAP) from the Department of Defense, training and resources designed to prepare and equip them and their families for...

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VA Increases Accountability Measures

After months of increased accountability, the VA has tightened its operations amidst complaints of unreasonable patient wait times and inefficient organization and practices. There has been a lot of turnover in the VA administration, mostly due to legislation passed last...

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New Study Links Lower Veteran Suicide Rates to VHA Care

While, unfortunately, veteran suicide rates remain high at 22 per day, new studies show that a certain group of veterans is experiencing a decrease in suicide statistics. A recent report from the American Psychiatric Association’s publication, Psychiatric Services in Advance,...

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VA Releases Previously Unpublished Investigation Reports

In March, USA Today called attention to 140 VA healthcare investigations that had not been publicly reported, sweeping under the rug problems and issues veterans have faced with the department dating back to 2006. The article didn’t specify the...

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