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VA Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
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VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
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Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
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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 Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
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VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
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Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
-
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.
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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 Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
-
VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
-
Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
-
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.
