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Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
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Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
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Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
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Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
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Urgent care, mental health in defense bills
A health care proposal in the defense policy bills being reconciled would allow Tricare beneficiaries up to four urgent care visits a year without referrals.
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Researchers: PTSD is factor in troop, vet violence
PTSD is “the risk factor most consistently associated with violence,” said Eric Elbogen, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
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Vets’ benefits, VA accountability in new legislation
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee members heard pitches on six bills Wednesday, including two from Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to expand fertility services for injured veterans and increase funding for caregivers.
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VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
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Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
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VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
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Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
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Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
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Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
-
Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
-
Urgent care, mental health in defense bills
A health care proposal in the defense policy bills being reconciled would allow Tricare beneficiaries up to four urgent care visits a year without referrals.
-
Researchers: PTSD is factor in troop, vet violence
PTSD is “the risk factor most consistently associated with violence,” said Eric Elbogen, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
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Vets’ benefits, VA accountability in new legislation
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee members heard pitches on six bills Wednesday, including two from Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to expand fertility services for injured veterans and increase funding for caregivers.
-
VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
-
Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
-
VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
-
Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
-
Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
-
Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
-
Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
-
Urgent care, mental health in defense bills
A health care proposal in the defense policy bills being reconciled would allow Tricare beneficiaries up to four urgent care visits a year without referrals.
-
Researchers: PTSD is factor in troop, vet violence
PTSD is “the risk factor most consistently associated with violence,” said Eric Elbogen, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
-
Vets’ benefits, VA accountability in new legislation
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee members heard pitches on six bills Wednesday, including two from Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to expand fertility services for injured veterans and increase funding for caregivers.
-
VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
-
Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
-
VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
