Medical Nexus, New Presumptive Conditions, Trump Legacy at VA, Jared C. Monti
In this 4 Minutes With LHFV: 1/12/21, we are discussing the need for a medical nexus to be granted disability compensation from VA, there will be new presumptive conditions that will be recognized by...
View ArticleVeterans Get New Medical Malpractice Protections
As part of new legislation recently signed into law, the Department of Veterans Affairs will have to provide basic legal advice to veterans who file medical malpractice claims and provide information...
View ArticleAttending C&P Exams, VA Copay Deferral, James Barber Interview, Douglas Munro
In this week’s installment of 4 Minutes with LHFV: 1/19/2021, Veterans Attorney Jim Fausone is discussing: C&P Exam Third-Party Contractors, VA’s Reversal of Copay Deferral, Veterans Radio Podcast...
View ArticleNew Instructions for Sailors to Get Better Sleep
The U.S. Navy surface forces are receiving new instructions, aimed at ensuring sailors are getting consistent sleep while out at sea. The Comprehensive Endurance, Fatigue Management Program further...
View ArticleVeterans Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID Pandemic
Mental health has been a struggle for many people as the world navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. However, veterans, particularly those who have PTSD, have had a challenging time coping with the last...
View ArticleVA Research Finds A Link Between Moral Injuries And Suicide
New research from the National Center for Veterans Studies found a link between moral injury, PTSD and suicide among veterans. The study showed that PTSD and the effects of moral injury are similar in...
View ArticleWithdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan Causes Complicated Feelings For Many...
The recent withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the subsequent Taliban takeover has created a mental health crisis for many veterans. Calls to veteran crisis lines and other suicide-prevention...
View ArticleThe Price of Military Service on Your Mental Health
When you think of a disabled veteran, what do you see? Most people think of physical ailments like loss of limbs, burns, and other injuries. Though, few understand the impact of cognitive disorders and...
View ArticleVA Proposes Changing Disability Rating Schedules for Tinnitus, Sleep Apnea,...
Proposed Changes to VA Rating Schedule VA recently sent an email to many veterans notifying them of possible changes to the disability rating schedules for mental health, audiology, and respiratory...
View ArticleNightmares – The Source of Suicide Reattempts for Veterans
It’s no secret that military personnel face post-traumatic events daily. It is no surprise that in a recent study, veterans’ nightmares were linked to specific trauma-laden events associated with...
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