WASHINGTON - A bill that would enhance health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits hit a snag in the Senate last week, angering advocates like comedian Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue. Lawmakers have been hearing increasin...
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You don’t have to be enrolled with the VA or receiving other benefits or health care to connect. By phone, dial 988 then press 1; or send a text to 838255. National Suicide Prevention Hotline offers a confidential chat option for veterans. Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255), then press 1...
Studies of state populations have also found a strong association between unemployment, FPD and poor health.8 In studies of the SCI population, employment has been associated with better SF-36 scores.4 Employment has many benefits that could increase HRQoL, and veterans who are less healthy may ...
Understanding and accessing military mental health care benefits is vital for service members, Veterans, and their families, encompassing a range of services from counseling and therapy to psychiatric care, all aimed at ensuring mental well-being and res
The PACT Actexpanded health care benefits for veterans who experienced toxic exposures like burn pits. It initially called for phasing in veterans’ eligibility over time. VA leaders say the change means millions more will be able to enroll at once – some up to eight years ahead of schedule....
By Elizabeth DePompei For 15 years, Jennifer Alvarado lived in survival mode. She struggled to… Health & Wellness Get the Benefits You Deserve ByUSVMJuly, 2024 We understand the challenges that veterans and their families face when navigating the VA system.… ...
The law, known as the PACT Act, helps veterans get screened for exposure to things like Agent Orange, which was used for deforestation during the Vietnam War, and burn pits, where trash was destroyed on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. The administration has been hosting scores ...
Certain veterans areeligible for VA health care benefits.However, it may take time to establish eligibility andenroll in the VA health care system. Additionally, VA health care coverage is generally only available to veterans, not family members. It is recommended to have a health care plan in...
veterans who have been rated permanently and totally disables for a service-connected disability, surviving spouses and children of veterans who died from a VA-rated service-connected disability at the time of death, and surviving spouses and children of service members who died in the line of ...