This presumption complements the health care already provided for 15 illnesses or conditions as part of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.
Brain Trust 2017 will dive deeper into the areas of collaborative research as well as technological and sports innovations. The event will boldly endeavor to identify critical brain health solutions in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and the reintegration of individuals stricken with, and affected by, the effects of TBI and other kinds of head trauma.
In honor of Women’s History Month, VA’s Center for Women Veterans partnered with Veteran Artist Program to display art by 10 women Veterans at 10 VA medical centers nationwide.
The world of medical science lost a giant earlier this month. Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, who was a VA transplant surgeon and research scientist for more than 50 years, died March 4 at age 90.
Know that MST is an experience, not a diagnosis or a condition in and of itself. Veterans may react in a wide variety of ways and not every MST survivor will have long-term difficulties following the experience.
Pamela served in the Army for six years. She went on to complete a Masters in Biology from The Citadel. She now works full-time as a wildlife and fisheries biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Nick Collier spent one month as the artist in residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. During his time at the park, he used photography and sculpture to capture the significance of the historic site.
In February, VA's Veterans Benefits Management System completed a key milestone, electronically processing its 5-millionth claim.
It is estimated that there are a little more than 500,000 former service members with OTH discharges who, under the proposal, would be able to seek treatment at a VA emergency department, Vet Center or contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
“Having made over 1,500 blankets so far for veterans, I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon,” said Thornton, who is 83-years-old, and donates the lap blankets or lap throws to Veterans at VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.
In a research project called the National Veteran Education Success […]
This week's featured guest is Army Veteran Bobby Henline. Bobby is a burn survivor that uses comedy to cope with his injuries.