Joseph A. Boscarino, Alexandra Sitarik, Stuart C. Gordon, Loralee B. Rupp, David R. Nerenz, Vinutha Vijayadeva, Mark A. Schmidt, Emily Henkle, Mei Lu. Abstract. Research suggests that Vietnam era veterans have a higher prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) than other veterans and nonveterans. However, the reasons for this are unclear, since this research has been conducted among Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients and most veterans do not use the VA. The current study compares HCV risk factors between the Vietnam era veterans and nonveterans seen in 4 large non-VA systems to explain this disparity. A total of 4,636 HCV patients completed surveys in 2011-2012. Vietnam era veterans were defined as those who served in the military any time between 1964 and 1975. Bivariate tests followed by logistic regressions, and multivariable modeling were conducted to study risk factors among Vietnam era veterans and nonveterans. Since few veterans were female (~2 %), they were excluded. Among male ...
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the neuropsychological functioning of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) combat veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). More specifically, this study sought to examine whether the neuropsychological functioning of OEF/OIF combat veterans with PTSD and a comorbid mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) significantly differed from those with uncomplicated PTSD across multiple tests of cognitive functioning. To accomplish this objective, the medical records and neuropsychological assessment data of 59 OEF/OIF combat veterans with PTSD and 66 OEF/OIF combat veterans with PTSD and comorbid mild TBI were examined and included for statistical analysis. Results of this study yielded three main conclusions. First, neither group of OEF/OIF combat veterans demonstrated notable performance deficits across the battery of cognitive tests examined in this study. Second the neuropsychological functioning of OEF/OIF combat ...
Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today reintroduced The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve mental health care and suicide prevention resources for American service members. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives yesterday, will now proceed to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs for consideration.. It is unacceptable that an estimated 22 American veterans commit suicide every day, said Senator McCain. This bill would consolidate and improve existing mental health programs, provide new incentives to attract more psychiatrists to treat veterans through the VA, and enhance resources for transitioning veterans, especially combat veterans. Our nation has a long way to go to decrease the rate of suicide among our returning service members, but this bill is an important step toward improving the care we provide to the men and women who have sacrificed for all of ...
County Veterans Service Officer (VSOs) are your local resource for dedicated and professional assistance in obtaining federal and state veterans benefits. They provide the expertise and advocacy that veterans need to optimize access to benefit programs. County VSOs handle inquiries and applications regarding veterans health care, compensation, pension, long-term care and other benefits for veterans of all ages. Burial benefit assistance is provided to the survivors of veterans. Widows and widowers of veterans are eligible for many state benefits, and in limited cases, federal benefits. County VSOs are there to assist them as well. Most of the programs veterans utilize are offered through the US Department of Veterans Affairs or the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. County VSOs are in contact with these agencies on a regular basis. They also work with the National Service Officers of various veterans organizations when filing VA benefit claims. County VSOs also interact with several
December 1, 2011 - Monster has unveiled its Veterans Talent Index (VTI), a new tool to help connect veterans and employers more effectively, using bi-annual data to provide a regular snapshot of the veteran hiring landscape. The Veterans Talent Index includes a comprehensive analysis of transitioning military service members, veterans and their employers. The three indices include: the Veteran Career Confidence Index; the Veteran Job Search Activity Index; and the Employer Veteran Hiring Index. Results will be issued on a bi-annual basis. I meet with companies all the time who understand the business value of hiring veterans with unique skills and experience but until now, they havent had ready access to the data and analytics needed to help them identify available veteran talent, said Monster Worldwide chairman, president and CEO, Sal Iannuzzi. At its crux, the intent of the Veteran Talent Index is to close that gap between employers and veterans, getting veterans back to work, and putting ...
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It is the policy of the City of Tallahassee to give preference to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans in appointment to non-exempted vacant positions and retention in employment in accordance with Florida Statutes s.295.085. Download or print the Veterans Preference Information Sheet (48kb PDF) for more information on the Citys process.. NOTE: Effective July 1, 2007, changes to the Florida Statutes provide that an eligible person may claim Veterans Preference more than once. Visit the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs website for full information on Veterans Preference. IMPORTANT: In order to receive Veterans Preference, an applicant for a City position who is claiming Veterans Preference must attach/upload a DD214 and/or other applicable documentation of his/her veterans status at the time of application, and with each application submitted.. ...
April 16, 2014 - Recently, the Veteran community has been forced to fight back on a disturbing narrative: Veterans are dangerous, violent people that society should be wary of. It doesnt take much for some media outlets to push this agenda either. It seems all they need is one person, who happened to serve in the military at any time, to commit a heinous act, and the sensationalist headlines driving high ratings start pouring in.. Today, The Opinion Pages of the New York Times posted a story by Kathleen Belew that claims the return of [Veterans] from combat appears to correlate more closely with Klan membership than any other historical factor, and linked the murder of three innocent people in Kansas by one man to a generation of Vietnam Veterans.. Even though she admits the number of Vietnam [Veterans] in that movement was small and a vast majority of veterans are neither violent nor mentally ill she continues disparaging Veterans in general. Ms. Belew interprets information from a ...
Executive Order No. 162 is hereby amended by deleting the first and second paragraphs of section 1 in their entirety and substituting therefor the following new paragraphs:. 1. There is hereby created a Committee, to be known as the Governors Advisory Committee on Veterans Affairs, to consist of representatives from recognized veterans organizations, who shall serve without compensation. The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.. The following organizations are authorized to submit a nominee to the Governor: the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, the AMVETS, the Marine Corps League, the Polish American Agents Association, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, the Jewish War Veterans and the Organization of Afro-American Veterans. Should the nominee of any organization not be acceptable to the Governor, such organization is authorized to submit a substitute nominee. The ...
SEATTLE-August 25, 2009-Researchers working with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have found that post-traumatic stress disorder, the current most common mental disorder among veterans returning from service in the Middle East, is associated with an increased risk for thoughts of suicide.. Results of the study indicated that veterans who screened positive for PTSD were four times more likely to report suicide-related thoughts relative to veterans without the disorder. The research, published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, establishes PTSD as a risk factor for thoughts of suicide in Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. This holds true, even after accounting for other psychiatric disorder diagnoses, such as substance abuse and depression. Veterans who screened positive for PTSD and two or more comorbid mental disorders were significantly more likely to experience thoughts of suicide relative to veterans with PTSD alone.. As many as forty-six percent of veterans in the study experienced ...
MAEGHAN MYERS The Factors Behind High Rates of PTSD and AUD Comorbidity Among Military Veterans Why is alcohol used by military veterans as a coping mechanism for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD has quickly become the third most prevalent health diagnosis for returning veterans in the U.S. However, the high rates of PTSD diagnoses are undertreated among veterans experiencing symptoms. The military culture, lack of knowledge, difficulty accessing care, and mistrust of others all impact a veterans help-seeking behaviors. The effects of these factors make a veteran unlikely to seek out treatment for their symptoms. However, as symptoms remain untreated many instead turn to alcohol use in an effort to quell their ever-evolving symptoms. This prolonged and high rate of alcohol consumption eventually leads to the development of Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD). Two commonly debated models, the Mutual Maintenance Model and Self-Medication Model, aim to understand and explain the development of comorbid
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America Urges Movement on Veteran Healthcare Data System. As VA healthcare...
Washington • The Mall is studded with monuments to iconic people and events, from presidents to wars to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Later this month, finalists will be announced for a memorial to a group with less name recognition: Native American veterans. Source: Native American veterans, who served at a higher rate…
Train a Dog Save a Warrior (TADSAW) is a program to help military veterans dealing with mental and physical issues after missions. The non-profit matches veterans with shelter dogs who can then be trained as service dogs.. 22 soldiers or veterans commit suicide daily, said Jerry Eastman, a dog trainer for TADSAW.. Jerry Eastman served 30 years in the U.S. military. Last October he was paired with his dog, Jack, through the Train a Dog, Save a Warrior program.. It takes a veteran who has had a mental or medical issue and puts them with a rescue dog to help them both come back into society, explained Eastman.. The program was started by Bart Sherwood in San Antonio, TX.. Eastman became a dog trainer for TADSAW after finding out the nearest trainers were in Brownwood and Abilene. He helps area veterans find a battle buddy and mentors them through training to make them a service dog.. The service is free of charge for military veterans. The non-profit provides the service dog, which comes ...
Several studies addressed cardiovascular risk and mortality in the general population, but data in veteran patients is lacking. This study was designed to investigate the association between echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and all-cause mortality in a male, high-risk group of veterans. Valid echocardiograms were evaluated in 10,406 male veterans, mean age 68.3 ± 13 years. Using the left ventricular mass/body surface area (LVM/BSA) method 6,575 (63.1%) patients had normal left LVMI and 3,831 (37.9%) had LVH, defined as LVMI ≥116 g/m2. Of those 1,371 (13.2%) had mild LVH, 1,025 (9.9%) moderate LVH, 605 (5.8%) severe, and 830 (8%) had extreme LVH. After a mean follow up of 5.9 ± 4.4 years, a total of 3,550 (34.1%) patients died. Cox proportional hazard analyses adjusted for co-morbidities revealed increased risk for individuals with mild LVH (hazard ratios [HR] 1.21; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.09 to 1.33); moderate LVH (HR 1.37; 95% CI: 1.23 to 1.52); severe (HR = ...
The National Low Income Housing Coalition finds that 2.5 million veterans heading households are at least 55 years of age. Of those 2.5 million veterans, 24 percent have housing cost burdens. Unlike our older civilians, our older veterans are more likely to have a disability - 35 percent versus 28 percent - which may require home modifications, health, and other supportive services as they age.. According to a report by the National Housing Conference, nearly half of our veterans who are single mothers spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Our female veterans face significant economic and housing challenges and are particularly vulnerable to housing cost burdens compared with our overall veteran population.. Additionally, the current economic climate will make the transition from military service to civilian life difficult for many of our veterans.. Nearly 4 million of our veterans pay at least 30 percent of their income toward rent or mortgage, while more than 1.5 million pay ...
This report describes the complex challenges faced by veterans and their families in seeking, navigating, and attaining adequate mental health care in Texas. There are 1.7 million veterans in Texas, comprising 8.6 percent of the adult population. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the number of veterans requiring mental health services has grown dramatically and will continue to increase, making veterans mental health care an urgent issue in Texas. The federal agencies responsible for military and veterans mental health care, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the VA, have created new programs and invested significant financial and staff resources. Despite barriers to addressing veterans mental health needs. Texas state agencies have increased funding and instituted new mental health programs supporting returning veterans. Nonprofit agencies focused on veterans mental health have multiplied across Texas and the U.S. over the past decade to fill gaps in care. While ...
About Paralyzed Veterans of America:\r\nParalyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans has ensured that veterans have received the benefits earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funded research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.\r\n\r\nAs a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation, and advocates for veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 74 offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto ...
Starting next month, veterans and Gold Star families will be able to visit national parks and other public lands for free, under a new initiative from the Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday.. Active-duty service members and their families are already granted free access to those sites under existing department rules. The new announcement broadens that benefit to more than 20 million more individuals in recognition of their service and sacrifice on behalf of the country.. In a statement, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said the move gives all veterans free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to protect. The policy goes into effect starting on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.. Bernhardt and other federal officials made the announcement during a ceremony at the Iowa Gold Star Museum, which focuses on the history of the states veterans and their families.. Our veterans and Gold Star Families have made incredible sacrifices to defend our freedoms and our homeland, Sen. ...
Those who have given the United States their best, deserve our very best, Saint Rose President Carolyn J. Stefanco said. Our Veteran Center, a dedicated space for our veteran students and military family members and Battle Buddy Center, offer a quiet place for study and the opportunity to connect with those who share similar experiences. Our director of veteran enrollment is a retired Army colonel (Martin Dinan) and three-time combat veteran, who understands the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life. He has walked that path himself. We are proud to see that these resources have provided needed support to our veteran students and military family members, and that our commitment to veterans at Saint Rose is among the best nationwide.. ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it has eliminated paper signature requirements for Veterans wishing to enroll in VA health care. Effective immediately, VA has amended its enrollment regulations to allow Veterans to complete enrollment applications for enrollment in VA health care by telephone without the need for a paper signature. This action also accelerates VAs effort to enroll all Combat Veterans with pending enrollments as part of its ongoing Veterans Enrollment Rework Project (VERP).. By adding this telephone application option to VAs regulations with this amendment, VA will now offer three ways to enroll under 38 CFR 17.36(d) (1). This option provides Veterans a convenient third enrollment option in addition to the paper VA Form 10-10 EZ and the online health care application.To apply, call 1-877-222-VETS (8387), Mon-Fri between 8 am and 8 pm, EST.. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs email, Office of the Under Secretary for Health, July 5, 2016. ...
Data Dictionary - Survey ACS 2008 (3-Year Estimates); American Community Survey Tables: 2006 -- 2008 (3-Year Estimates) (ACS08_3yr); Sex By Age By Veteran Status For the Civilian Population 18 Years and Over (Black or African American Alone); B21001B016; Veteran
Data Dictionary - Survey ACS 2009 (3-Year Estimates); American Community Survey Tables: 2007 -- 2009 (3-Year Estimates) (ACS09_3yr); Sex By Age By Veteran Status For the Civilian Population 18 Years and Over (Some Other Race Alone); B21001F020; Veteran
Veterans are directed to representatives of the Veterans Administration, who are on site in one of our courtrooms. The VA staff schedules eligible Veterans for an assessment to determine appropriate needs and levels of care, and directs them to benefits to which they may be entitled. The assessment determines the Veterans suitability for an array of VA programs, including any required treatment (alcohol, drug, mental health or medical) as well as housing, job training and job referrals. After consultation with a defense attorney, if an eligible Veteran chooses to accept the terms of the offer from the Philadelphia District Attorney to participate in this voluntary program, we pair the VETERAN with a Mentor. The Mentor will assist the Veteran in working toward a successful resolution of the criminal charges, including a change in life choices, so that future contacts with the criminal justice system can be avoided. ...
Technical information: (202) 691-6378 USDL 08-0456 http://www.bls.gov/cps/ For release: 10:00 A.M. (EDT) Media contact: (202) 691-5902 Thursday, April 10, 2008 (NOTE: This news release was reissued on Friday, April 11, 2008, to correct an estimate shown in the text on page 3. The estimate of Gulf War-era II veterans with a service-connected disability was cor- rected from 18 percent to about 17 percent. Data in the tables and other figures in the text were not affected by this correction.) EMPLOYMENT SITUATION OF VETERANS: 2007 In 2007, the unemployment rate among veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces since September 2001 was 6.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. About 17 percent of these veterans, also called Gulf War-era II veterans, had a service-connected disability in August 2007. The jobless rate for veterans of all eras combined was 3.8 percent in 2007. About 12 percent of all veterans had a service-connected ...
Assists veterans and their dependents with financial help for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care and referrals for homelessness, health, education and employment.|br /||br /||strong|Veterans Services Officers (VSO)|/strong| assist veterans and their families in accessing veterans benefits and other services. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (MGL Ch. 115) the Commonwealth provides financial, fuel and medical assistance and a host of other services to qualified indigent veterans and their dependents. |strong|Veterans Services Officers |/strong|also provide referral services for areas regarding homelessness, health, education and employment.|br /||br /|Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care in accordance with a formula which takes into account the number of dependents and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are provided with the same benefits as if the
Dont ask, dont tell is how many veterans have approached health-care conversations about marijuana use with the doctors they see from the Department of Veterans Affairs.. Worried that owning up to using the drug could jeopardize their VA benefits - even if theyre participating in a medical marijuana program approved by their state - veterans have often kept mum. That may be changing under a new directive from the Veterans Health Administration urging vets and their physicians to open up on the subject.. [related_articles location=left show_article_date=false article_type=automatic-primary-section curated_ids=]The new guidance directs VA clinical staff and pharmacists to discuss with veterans how medical marijuana could interact with other medications or aspects of their care, including treatment for pain management or post-traumatic stress disorder.. The directive leaves in place a key prohibition: VA providers are still not permitted to suggest veterans try state-approved medical ...
b,Objective,/b, Serving military personnel are more likely to drink heavily than civilians. The aim of our study was to examine whether veterans have an increased risk of alcoholic liver disease and alcohol-related death compared with non-veterans.,p,,/p, ,b,Design,/b, Retrospective cohort study of 57 000 veterans resident in Scotland and 173 000 age, sex and area of residence-matched civilians, using Cox proportional hazard models to compare the risk of alcoholic liver disease and alcohol-related death overall, by sex, birth cohort, length of service and year of recruitment, adjusting for socioeconomic status.,p,,/p, ,b,Results,/b, Over mean 29 years follow-up, 677 (1.20%) veterans developed alcoholic liver disease compared with 2175 (1.26%) non-veterans (adjusted HR=0.91, 95% CIs 0.84 to 0.99, p=0.035). Only the 1945-1949 veterans birth cohort was at higher risk, unadjusted HR=1.25, 95% CIs 1.07 to 1.47, p=0.004, although their difference in risk became non-significant after adjusting for ...
Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | Armed services personnel are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety and security of our nation at home and abroad. That's why all 14 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture campuses in Illinois and Indiana will provide free haircuts for male and female veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. Male veterans can choose a haircut or shave at Tricoci University's campuses that offer a Barber Program. Barbering is offered at six campuses, including Northwest Chicago/O'Hare, Northeast Chicago/Rogers Park, Libertyville and Bridgeview in the Chicago area. We can never do enough to say thank ...
If youve seen booths at East Texas Walmarts and Sams Clubs asking for donations for homeless veterans, it could be the Veterans Support Organization.. U.S. Army Veteran Dr. Dwayne Collins says, I question where the money might be going.. J.D. Collett with the Andrews Center has opened two local houses for homeless vets. He says his organization and others like it havent seen a dime.. None of its going to East Texas, Collett says.. Collins says, Its a situation of false advertising, of wheres the money going and is it benefiting their cause to the extent that it should.. The president and founder of the Veterans Support Organization, Richard VanHouten says that was never the intent.. He says, Donating money is basically a secondary. No nonprofit raises their money and gives it all away. read more>>> ...
8 Keys To Veteran Success on Campus: A Collaboration Among the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Labor. Over the next several years, the number of Service Members transitioning from military life to civilian life (as Veterans) is expected to increase significantly. A growing number of these Veterans will be enrolling at Americas colleges and universities as they seek to become career-ready and improve their future prospects for employment. For these Veterans, access to higher education is important, but it is not enough; we must help our Veterans obtain a degree, certificate, or license. These credentials are valued by employers and serve as a key milestone to future career success.. It is time for all of us to consider - across our agencies, campuses and military installations - how to assist Veterans in completing their chosen educational programs. The Obama Administration has made Veteran educational success a priority. As such, Executive Order 13607, Establishing ...
Background: Over 100 million Americans lack affordable access to behavioral health care. Among these, military veterans are an especially vulnerable population. Military veterans require unique behavioral health services that can address military experiences and challenges transitioning to the civilian sector. Real-world programs to help veterans successfully transition to civilian life must build a sense of community, have the ability to scale, and be able to reach the many veterans who cannot or will not access care. Digitally based behavioral health initiatives have emerged within the past few years to improve this access to care. Our novel behavioral health intervention teaches mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy using peer support groups as guides, with human-facilitated asynchronous online discussions. Our study applies natural language processing (NLP) analytics to assess effectiveness of our online intervention in order to test whether NLP may provide insights
This weeks VCS update focuses on five pieces of news you will want to share with your friends on Veterans Day.. First, PTSD News. In a bold and courageous step, a high-ranking officer took a sledge hammer to the wall of silence that prevents many combat veterans from seeking mental healthcare. Army Major General David Blackledge came forward to say he has post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that he sought psychiatric care. If you have concerns about your mental health, it is OK to seek VA care. Thank you General Blackledge, you are saving veterans lives.. Second, More PTSD News. Two veterans groups sued VA due to long delays in processing PTSD disability compensation claims. VA currently takes more than six months to process a PTSD claim, and appeals drag on for years, while veterans and their families cant pay the rent, buy food, or cover the costs of utilities. The lawsuit is a blunt and honest reminder of the abject failure of the current Administration to address the needs of our ...
Take Action!. Background: For the last year, the VFW and its partners have pushed Congress to offer in-state tuition protection for student veterans attending public colleges and universities. Next week, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on its veterans in-state tuition bill, H.R. 357, which means we may be one step closer to ensuring our student veterans have access to the quality, cost-effective education we promised them.. In 2008, the VFW and its partners helped pass the Post-9/11 GI Bill with the intention of allowing Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans to go to college for free at the public school of their choice. Sadly, many of our student-veterans cannot take full advantage of this opportunity because of outdated public education policies. Many veterans may be disqualified from receiving in-state tuition simply because their past military obligations do not conform to the states stringent residency requirements. This often forces veterans to either take out burdensome ...
Unfortunately, many eligible beneficiaries are initially denied these benefits when a claim is filed. Applicants should be aware that the decisions for these claims can be appealed by veterans and their eligible family members. The process for appeals generally begins with the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) in Washington, D.C. Once a claim has been filed and consequently denied, the veteran or other potentially eligible beneficiary has sixty days to file for an appeal with their regional office. In order to do so, it is necessary to complete a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), and veterans have the option of retaining an attorney at the NOD stage.. The Department of Veterans Affairs benefits claims and appeals process can be complicated. If a veteran or a veterans family members have received a denial of benefits to which they believe they are entitled, it is in their best interest to contact an attorney who is familiar with veterans benefits to assist them with the application and appeals process. ...
Ranked a Top Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review, national non-medical in-home care provider offers military veterans $10k discount through 2016. FirstLight Home Care, a provider of quality, non-medical in-home care, is extending its deep franchise fee discount for all U.S. military veterans. The company increased its franchise fee discount for veterans in 2015 from $3,000 to $10,000, and due to the rapid growth of the program, will continue to offer this savings throughout 2016. The in-home care provider operates 125 locations in 31 states, with 13 territories currently owned by military veterans.. As a veteran, Ive dedicated my life to serving my country, and I was seeking a rewarding business opportunity that would allow me to continue serving others, said Audie Flowers, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. FirstLight gives me this opportunity and has helped set my business up for success. The companys core values and the level of support ...
Elks pledge So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. The Elks National Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nations veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need. Thousands of Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military members each day, to ensure that pledge is not an idle one. Today, our volunteers provide direct service to veterans in more than 330 facilities each month. Through our grants to Elks Lodges, we connect with veterans and military members in their communities, providing them with services where they live. We help veterans rehabilitate and thrive through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits. And our Welcome Home initiative is reaching out to some of our most vulnerable veterans: those who are experiencing homelessness. Resources for Elks Volunteers: ...
We have demonstrated that returning OEF/OIF women Veterans who were eligible for VA care were more likely than men to initiate use of health care services at VA facilities. However, there was no gender difference in the intensity of use, even after adjusting for socio-demographic and military service variables. Our study has some important strengths and limitations. While, this analysis is reflective of only those Veterans who sought health care at a specific VA facility and may not reflect OEF/OIF Veterans in other VA networks or those using services outside the VA, the results of our study support our hypothesis that OEF/OIF women Veterans were more likely to seek VA care than men Veterans. Although intensity of use was similar between women and men users of VA care, insufficient power may explain why the intensity of utilization and interaction terms were insignificant. Additionally, because of the small number of women included in our study population, we combined utilization at VA ...
Today, VA announced that it is on track to eliminate the hepatitis C virus (HCV), in all Veterans willing and able to be treated.. As of March 3, nearly 116,000 Veterans started all-oral hepatitis C medications in VA, of which 96,654 Veterans completed treatment and have been cured. VA expects to reach 100,000 Veterans cured in as few as two months.. As the largest single provider of HCV care in the U.S., this is terrific news because it means we are within striking range of eliminating hepatitis C among Veterans under the care of the Veterans Health Administration, said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. Diagnosing, treating and curing hepatitis C virus infection among Veterans has been a significant priority for VA.. HCV infection can lead to advanced liver disease (ALD), liver cancer and death. Treatment of HCV can prevent development or progression of ALD, greatly improving survival. However, before 2014, HCV treatment required weekly interferon injections for up to a year, with low cure rates ...
In a letter sent earlier this week to Rep. Mark Takano (D-Ca.), the Chairman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Roe asked that the bill be added to the agenda of a September 11th legislative hearing as a substantive step in preventing suicide among those who have served and noted that the bill would greatly expand the reach of VAs suicide prevention programs, enable more at-risk servicemembers and veterans to be identified and supported, and improve coordination among currently disparate resources aimed at the military and veteran communities. The letter can be read here ...
Intro (00:02):. Welcome to veteran voices, a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to those that have served in the United States, armed forces on this series, jointly presented by supply chain now, and vets to industry. We sit down with a wide variety of veterans and veteran advocates to gain their insights, perspective, and stories from serving. We taught with many individuals about their challenging transition from active duty to the private sector, and we discussed some of the most vital issues facing veterans today. Join us for this episode of veteran voices.. Scott Luton (00:42):. Good morning, Scott Luton with you here on veteran voices. Welcome to todays show. Hey, joining us today, were gonna be talking with a retired senior leader from the U S Navy that is doing big things in business, and shes one heck of an interview. So stay tuned for what promises to be an intriguing conversation. Hey, quick programming before we get started here today, veteran voices, of course, as part of the ...
Oakland County Veterans Services has been providing Oakland County veterans and their families with professional veterans benefits advocacy and assistance for over 60 years. We have a staff of highly trained and accredited Veterans Benefits Counselors who are dedicated to ensuring that the sacrifices of our nations veterans are recognized, and that they and their families receive all veterans benefits to which they are entitled. Our goals are to obtain the maximum veterans benefits available for our clients through our professionalism and advocacy while making the process as simple and understandable as possible. As a Division of Oakland County government we are able to provide our services free of charge. ...
The mission of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to serve Americas veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and be their principal advocate in ensuring they receive health care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials, in order to promote the health, welfare, and dignity of all veterans in recognition of their service to this Nation.. VA is composed of three major organizations, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). VHAs mission is fourfold: delivering high quality healthcare, teaching medical and healthcare professionals, conducting medical research, and responding to national emergencies as backup for DoD, FEMA, and other Federal agencies. With more than 1,300 sites in veterans communities across the nation, VHA has the largest inventory of health care related buildings in the United States.. ...
The package includes a previously announced $1 million investment in The Mission Continues and a new $500,000 investment in U.S.VETS. Organizations receiving funding will direct Boeing dollars to programs that increase the number of underserved and minority veterans receiving support.. Boeing also announced a partnership with the Institute for Veterans & Military Families to establish Future Force, a workforce training, recruitment and placement program for veterans. The program will offer certification and training courses focused on the aerospace and defense industry, complemented by networking and employment opportunities for qualified transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses.. During this challenging time, Boeing is proud to partner with leading veterans organizations to provide our global veteran communities and their families with essential workforce transition support, and recovery and rehabilitation programs that address mental health, Boeing President and CEO Dave ...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Comparing the Neuropsychological Test Performance of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans with and without Blast Exposure, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms. AU - Storzbach, Daniel. AU - ONeil, Maya Elin. AU - Roost, Saw Myo. AU - Kowalski, Halina. AU - Iverson, Grant L.. AU - Binder, Laurence M.. AU - Fann, Jesse R.. AU - Huckans, Marilyn. N1 - Publisher Copyright: Copyright © The International Neuropsychological Society 2015.. PY - 2015/6/30. Y1 - 2015/6/30. N2 - To compare neuropsychological test performance of Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), blast exposure, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. We compared the neuropsychological test performance of 49 Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans diagnosed with MTBI resulting from combat blast-exposure to that of 20 blast-exposed OEF/OIF Veterans without history of MTBI, 23 OEF/OIF Veterans with ...
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two talk therapies for OEF/OIF Veterans at the Michael J. Crescenz and the West Haven VA Medical Centers. Participants will randomly receive one of two individual treatments intended to improve the sleep disturbance and nightmares of returning Veterans ...
We are a Non Profit 501C Veterans Group, if you would like to help us with our continued work on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Ellis Square please send your tax deductible check to Beverly Vietnam Veterans to our PO Box 661, Beverly, Ma. 01915.. Also if you are a Veteran and served in the following wars or peacetime here is the illegibility to join the Vietnam Veterans Group and VFW( YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A VIETNAM VETERAN) You can also join the Fortunate VfW Post 544 if you served overseas/. Korea served 90 ...
Anticipated Impacts on Veterans Healthcare. Ending homelessness among veterans is a major priority for VA. Veterans represent between one in four and one in three homeless adults. Almost 200,000 veterans are homeless each night. Rhode Island has the second highest per capita concentration of homeless persons in the United States and an estimated 2,000 homeless veterans. Half report unmet service needs related to substance use disorders. The VA is a major service provider to homeless persons and has developed innovative housing assistance programs. However, sobriety is required to access many housing services. Effective medication-assisted treatment for the alcohol-dependent, homeless population could improve their substance use, health care utilization and housing stability. If depot naltrexone is a useful tool for engaging alcohol-dependent, homeless veterans in effective treatment, a definitive study showing its effect would lead to fewer restrictions on depot naltrexone on the VA formulary, ...
New Britain, Conn., June 29, 2021 - The Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, the states largest veterans charity golf event which in its first 10 years raised more than $140,000 for Connecticut veterans causes, will return to Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington on Friday, October 8 with the support of a new Presenting Sponsor, Liberty Bank.. The Disabled American Veterans, Hardware City Chapter 8 event has been sidelined for the past two years due in part to COVID-19, and its welcome return is good news not only for the hundreds of golfers who have loyally supported the event over the years, but for the many veterans who benefit from the causes the event supports.. It has been a long two years and to say we are very excited to not only bring this event back, but to do so with the support of a generous Presenting Sponsor, Liberty Bank, is an understatement, said Tournament Founder and Director Dennis Buden. This is a beloved event that not only raises important dollars for veterans causes ...
Intervention by peer mentors has a statistically significant effect on improving glucose control in African American veterans with diabetes, says a Medical News Today article based on study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. In the study, 118 African American veterans aged 50 to 70 years old with persistently poor diabetes control were randomly assigned to 3 groups-usual care, peer mentoring, and financial incentives. Patients receiving usual care were notified of their starting levels and recommended goals for HbA1c. Those in the mentor group were assigned mentors, matched by age and sex, who previously had poor glycemic control but now had good control. Mentors participated in hour-long 1-on-1 training, including motivational interviewing techniques, and were informed that they would receive $20 per month if the patient confirmed that they had spoken at least once a week. Patients in the financial incentive ...
Intervention by peer mentors has a statistically significant effect on improving glucose control in African American veterans with diabetes, says a Medical News Today article based on study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. In the study, 118 African American veterans aged 50 to 70 years old with persistently poor diabetes control were randomly assigned to 3 groups-usual care, peer mentoring, and financial incentives. Patients receiving usual care were notified of their starting levels and recommended goals for HbA1c. Those in the mentor group were assigned mentors, matched by age and sex, who previously had poor glycemic control but now had good control. Mentors participated in hour-long 1-on-1 training, including motivational interviewing techniques, and were informed that they would receive $20 per month if the patient confirmed that they had spoken at least once a week. Patients in the financial incentive ...
Over 350 people showed up to support the second annual Friends of Military Veterans fundraiser banquet held on October 13 at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This years event raised $135,000 for the Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research, almost $100,000 more than the inaugural event in 2017. Proceeds go directly towards scholarships for military veterans or family members of military veterans who are attending medical school at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM).. The Friends of Military Veterans scholarship fund was established by Las Cruces community and business leader Louis Biad who said at last years event, Ive always felt that I have the duty to repay a debt of gratitude to the men and women who serve in the military. The way I look at it, their service is in lieu of mine and that of my children. I take that seriously.. The keynote speaker for the 2018 banquet was Green Beret Commander Mark Nutsch. In 2001, Nutsch led a heroic 12-man team of U.S. ...
JANET NAPOLITANO Governor January 15,2008 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 3839 N. Third Street, Suite 200 - Phoenix, Arizona 85012 - 2069 Telephone: ( 602) 255- 3373 - Fax: ( 602) 255- 1038 www. azdvs. gov RICHARD G. MAXON Director MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE TIM BEE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AillZONA STATE SENATE RE: Final Report of the Arizona Veterans Research Council The Arizona Veterans Task Force, established by Executive Order 2005- 15, dated June 17, 2005, addressed many issues relevant to the veterans of the State of Arizona. Several concerns were tabled for further research and study. The Arizona Veterans Research Council was formed to provide that research and make recommendations. In accordance with Executive Order 2007- 08, dated January 30, 2007, which formed the Arizona Veterans Research Council, I respectfully submit this final report.. The Council reviewed five specific areas. They include: Homeless Veterans; Women Veterans; Disabled Veterans; ...
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Dec. 3, 2019 - Podimetrics, a care management company with the leading solution to help prevent costly and deadly diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), announced the VA began regional implementation of the Podimetrics SmartMat™ on December 1 as part of broader efforts by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to confront diabetes and its complications.. The Podimetrics SmartMat™ is now in use at 15 VA medical centers, and will be available to all veterans across the country through their local Prevention of Amputations for Veterans Everywhere clinic providers. In addition, the VAs Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem is implementing a pilot program using the mats at VA facilities in the southeast, where some of the highest DFU rates are found.. The Veteran population is particularly vulnerable to limb loss due to diabetes. Partnering with the VA gave us an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the health and quality of life of those who deserve our support the ...
Background: Military veterans returning from a combat zone often face mental health challenges as a result of traumatic experiences. The veteran in the United States has been underdiagnosed and underserved. Since its advancement in the 1990s, telemedicine has become a more prevalent means of delivering services for post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans in the United States, but its adoption is not ubiquitous.. Objective: To clarify the association of telemedicine and the treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder through identification of facilitators and barriers to the adoption of the modality.. Methods: Reviewers analysed articles from CINAHL and PubMed databases, using relative key words, selecting the 28 most germane to the study objective.. Results: The most common adoption facilitators were: improving access to rural populations of veterans (22%), effective treatment outcomes (16%), and decreased costs related to care (13%). The most prevalent barriers were: ...
Are you a Veteran Entrepreneur or is your company owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist, service disabled veteran (SDVOSB / DVBE), or military spoue or veteran spouse of the United States Army (USARMY), Air Force (USAF), Marines (USMC), Navy (USN), Coast Guard (USCG) or National Guard? If it is, be sure to get your companys free listing on our veteran owned business directory. There is no charge to search for service disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned businesses (VOB) and there is no cost to list your business if it is owned by a past or present member of the United States Armed Forces! ...
It is worth noting that the VA is not limited to providing health care services to only the VHA Surgery Programs providing bariatric surgery. Under Title 38 USC §1703, the VA has the authority to refer enrolled Veterans to a non-VA provider (Community Care) when care and treatment are not feasibly available at a VA health care facility.4 The enactment of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-146) extended Community Care to Veterans waiting more than 30 days for services, living greater than 40 miles from a VA health care facility, or experiencing an undue burden in receiving VA treatment and services.5 In FY 2015, the VA provided reimbursement to non-VA providers for 233 enrolled Veterans referred to Community Care for bariatric surgery. All VISNs referred Veterans for bariatric surgery under Community Care (range 3-32 procedures per VISN) regardless of the presence or absence of an approved VHA bariatric surgery program in the VISN. ...
My experience working with Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VHA) has been very satisfying and unique. I feel that VHA offers the right balance and opportunity to both young and mid-career nephrologists. The aging veterans with a myriad of complex problems are always respectful and grateful for the care they receive at a VA Medical Center (see fact sheet about the kidney disease and veteran population) . The VHA offers the right combination of integrated primary care services, pharmacy, home monitoring services, and patient education support to provide optimal outpatient care. The major hurdles one encounters while managing patients in a VA hospital are limited resources for providing dialysis and transplant care. I see these limitations as a major opportunity to map a career path unlike that chosen by new nephrology graduates.. I was introduced to the VHA system in 2001 because of my desire to settle down in the United States. I joined as a staff nephrologist at the Overton Brooks ...
What is the Vietnam Veterans Sons & Daughters Support Programme? The Vietnam Veterans Sons & Daughters Support Programme (VVSDSP) assists eligible children of Vietnam Veterans who have one of the following conditions: spina bifida manifesta cleft lip cleft palate adrenal gland cancer acute myeloid leukaemia The VVSDSP provides financial assistance with out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment for these conditions.
These Veterans may be eligible for presumption of herbicide exposure thought Public 116-23,. Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, which was sign into law June 25th, 2019, goes into effect Jan. 1st, 2020. They may also qualify for a presumption of service connection if they have a disease that is recognized as being associated with herbicide exposure ...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A non-profit group based in Montgomery is providing outreach support to health-care professionals by equipping them with protective face shields.. The group, MontgomeryFightingCOVID, is donating the shields to state veterans homes, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, and to other healthcare workers who are serving on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group reached out to the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City and donated 180 shields.. We are grateful for the volunteers who have put forth the effort to produce and deliver the shields for our caregivers at the state veterans homes, said Kim Justice, Director of the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs State Veterans Homes Program. This is all about citizens helping citizens in a time of need, and we are truly appreciative for this remarkable gift.. MontgomeryFightingCOVID.com started as a local group of 3D printers who recognized the need to supplement our local hospitals with personal ...
Addiction and alcoholism among Vietnam veterans has traditionally been very high since the conflict ended in 1975. War is extremely traumatic and often causes soldiers to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD - a condition that frequently co-occurs with addiction or alcoholism. But while any war can cause a soldier or sailor to turn to drugs or alcohol in order to self-medicate their pain and stress, Vietnam veterans were subject to a hostile return when the war was over. Instead of being treated like heroes as their fathers were after World War II, Vietnam veterans were shunned, ridiculed and expelled from their customary peer groups. Additionally, these veterans found it difficult to reintegrate into a workforce that largely had no use for their military skills. Consequently, many of Americas most courageous veterans became disillusioned addicts and alcoholics with few opportunities to better their lives.. PTSD is widely considered the most common cause of addiction or alcoholism ...
The academic objectives of the MEG proposal were met and exceeded. Specifically, students were exposed to local and national venues in which Veterans and their history are prevalent. Examples of this include visits by the students and faculty to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, VA Medical Center War Related Injury and Illness Study Center, Arlington National Cemetery, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, WW I Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Museum of American History, etc. We also met with Senator Mike Lee from the State of Utah to discuss issues pertaining to our Veterans.. Students were provided the opportunity to be mentored in this clinical experience by myself and Kent Blad, both Veterans of Operation Desert Storm and practicing nurses at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Students were exposed to the above sites in Washington DC, in addition to meeting with several panels of Veterans in rural Utah towns.. Students ...
The petition asks the U.S. District Court to take over the matter and conduct a naturalization hearing for Barajas.. Veterans who are not U.S. citizens can be deported for criminal convictions. Some veterans are not fully aware of the process they need to go through to become citizens after serving in the military. A common assumption is that citizenship is automatic.. There are at least 239 deported veterans from about 34 countries, according to a July 2016 report by the American Civil Liberties Union of California.. Other estimates put the number of deported veterans at about 1,400.. Barajas became a lawful permanent U.S. resident in 1992. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the army in 1995 and could have applied for naturalization, but he thought honorable service in the military automatically made him a citizen, the ACLU said.. Barajas, who is well-known in the deported veteran community, is now in Tijuana where he founded the Deported Veterans Support House in 2013. It houses ...
pain pills.. The promising benefits of medical marijuana have caused a 15-fold increase in veterans seeking cannabis for treatment. However, Veterans Affairs Canada is known to discourage veterans from using medical marijuana and is reluctant to pay for the treatment.. The federal government has recently announced the former 10 gram limit will be reduced to three grams, which is primarily due to the increasing cost. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr explained that in 2016, about $75 million was set aside for medical cannabis because of the increase of veterans who want to use medical marijuana to treat PTSD. Henry believes the Canadian governments unwillingness to provide medical marijuana to veterans is also because of the governments official position on cannabis, which was made known in a report by Michael Ferguson, Canadas Auditor General.. It is thought the governments stand on medical marijuana may make it difficult for veterans to get a prescription, which is because doctors are now ...
4 million to renew 11 special need grants for support services for homeless Veterans who have chronic mental illnesses, women Veterans and Veterans who must care for dependents under age 18..Veterans make up one in four homeless people in the United 1 in 4 U.Homeless Are Veterans, Private Study Finds.
Citation Nr: 18132291 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-35 079 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a lower back disability is granted. Service connection for hypertension is granted. REMANDED Service connection for a bilateral lower extremity neurologic condition is remanded. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran has a diagnosis of…
Objective: As the veteran population ages, the incidence of clinically significant aortic stenosis (AS) is increasing and aortic stenosis has become a veterans health issue. This analysis focused on using serum Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) levels as an adjunct to aid decision making for early aortic valve replacement (AVR) in veterans with severe AS to reduce hospital admission rates. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients referred to the heart valve clinic at the Washington DC, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Heart Center between 2004 and 2015 who were diagnosed with severe AS. We identified veterans who had a BNP drawn in addition to traditional echocardiography during their diagnostic workup. This cohort was then stratified based on their serum BNP levels and whether they received medical therapy or aortic valve replacement. The primary endpoint of interest was admission to a VAMC for valvular heart failure. Results: Univariate analysis of BNP quartile and operative
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its adjudication regulations regarding presumptive service connection, adding certain diseases associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. This final rule establishes that veterans, former reservists, and former National Guard members, who served at Camp Lejeune for no less than 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) during this period, and who have been diagnosed with any of eight associated diseases, are presumed to have incurred or aggravated the disease in service for purposes of entitlement to VA benefits. In addition, this final rule establishes a presumption that these individuals were disabled during the relevant period of service for purposes of establishing active military service for benefits purposes. Under this presumption, affected former reservists and National Guard members have veteran status for ...
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1: The Top of Page Banner. Use the banner that runs across the top of every page to navigate between the Veterans Law Blog, Veterans University, to read about our Client Victories, or find out about me and my Team at the Attig Law Firm.. #2: Blog Category Listings. The Veterans Law Blog has over 500 FREE posts of information that is available to Veterans battling the VA. Each post is assigned to one or more Categories, which you see listed on the right side of the page. These Categories are each of the 8 Steps that a Veteran Can follow to Improve their Own VA Claim.. #3: Blog Search Box. With over 600 FREE posts of information that is available to Veterans battling the VA, it can be hard to find the information you are looking for. Use the Search box in the right hand column of every Blog Post. Type in the key words you are looking for, and any post that has those key words will be returned in your search results. For more ACCURATE results, put your search term in quotes.. The cool thing ...
The article of the name Clare Dismuke-Greer, Ph.D., was defined as Geographical Damage in Death of Death in a Generic Sample of US Veterans People with Traumatic Brain Injury . and colleagues from Ralph H. Johnson Department of the Veterans Medical Center (Charleston, SC), South Carolina Medical University (Charleston), University of Utah University of Medicine (Salt Lake City), Wisconsin Medical College (Milwaukee), US Department of Veterans Issues (Washington, DC), and Health Management Associates (Washington, DC).. The above-mentioned advanced TBI deaths appear to be among Spanish veterans associated with living in the United States territories. Researchers of this study expressed concerns about possible differences in the quality of healthcare between the mainland territories of the United States and the United States.. Too often, veterans are clustered as one large group. Although there are many cross-cutting issues that are important to all veterans, just as important is the ...
Older adults comprise an increasing proportion of the prison and homeless populations. While older age is associated with adverse post-release health events and incarceration is a risk factor for homelessness, the health status and homelessness risk of older pre-release prisoners are unknown. Moreover, most post-release services are geared towards veterans; it is unknown whether the needs of non-veterans differ from those of veterans. To assess health status and risk of homelessness of older pre-release prisoners, and to compare veterans with non-veterans. Cross-sectional study of 360 prisoners (≥55 years of age) within 2 years of release from prison using data from the 2004 Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities. Veteran status, health status (based on self-report), and risk of homelessness (homelessness before arrest). Mean age was 61 years; 93.8% were men and 56.5% were white. Nearly 40% were veterans, of whom 77.2% reported likely VA service eligibility. Veterans ...
This brief presents a picture of Illinois new veterans, or individuals from Illinois who have served in themilitary since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in 2001. It uses data from the U.S.Census Bureaus American Community Survey (ACS). According to the ACS, there are approximately76,000 a new veterans living in Illinois, and they make up about 8 percent of the total veteran populationin Illinois. Information on the personal characteristics, geographic location, employment and income,discharge status, and disability status of new veterans presented in this brief can help service providersunderstand the service needs of new veterans and facilitate their reintegration to civilian life.
Dear Sgt Shaft Are there any new programs of concern to women veterans? Nancy K Via the internet Dear Nancy The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Women Veterans recently announced a partnership with LeanIn.Org, the nonprofit organization founded by Facebook Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, to empower women to achieve their ambitions. Building…
The Division of Veterans Homes includes the state Veterans Homes located in Bellevue, Norfolk, Grand Island and Scottsbluff. Services range from assisted living to skilled nursing care. The Grand Island Veterans Home focuses on wellness and allowing people to live their lives to the fullest extent possible, said John Hilgert, director of the Division of Veterans Homes in DHHS. A recent survey of Veterans Home members shows that nearly 90% would recommend their veterans home to others. Thats a positive affirmation that were on the right track. LR 323 can be found at: http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LR323.pdf ...
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. government.. Financial Support: This article is based on research conducted by the Minneapolis Evidence-based Synthesis Program and was supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative.. Potential Conflicts of Interest: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M13-1027.. Requests for Single Reprints: Nancy Greer, PhD, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Mail Code 152, Minneapolis, MN 55417; e-mail, [email protected].. Current Author Addresses: Drs. Greer and Wilt, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Rutks: Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Mail ...
Chair Bernie Sanders: Ive been Chairman of the Senate Committee for a little over a year and the one thing that Ive learned is that the cost of war is a lot higher than I think most Americans understand: the people who return come back with a host of issues. Their families have problems that I think many of our fellow Americans dont understand. So let me just touch on some of the things we have done in the past and where we want to go in the future. There was, as you know, an effort to take away a COLA from military retirees. Congress dealt with most of that -- retracted that error. But there still is a problem that for those people in the military now, they will not get the COLA that the veterans -- other veterans -- are getting. We are working to make sure that we address a problem that I know is particularly of concern to the paralyzed veterans, but to all veterans, and that is that some of you will recall that a couple of years ago, Congress did the right thing by passing a Caregivers ...
BELLEVUE, Nebraska - Now through Thursday, Nov. 5, the public can donate much-needed items to fill backpacks for homeless military veterans who are staying temporarily at the Siena Francis House. Items can be dropped off at Bellevue Universitys Military Veteran Services Center at 2108 Harvell Drive, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. Donations can a...
Upon request, VA furnishes headstones and markers at no charge for graves in cemeteries around the world for service members who die while on active duty and for eligible veterans. VA also provides headstones and markers for spouses and dependents buried in military, state, or national cemeteries, but not for those buried in private cemeteries. When a veteran is buried in a private cemetery, an application for a government-furnished headstone or marker must be made to the VA. The government will ship the headstone or marker free of charge; but will not pay for its placement. Funeral homes can complete and process the application for a headstone and marker at the time arrangements are made or we can assist with the application in the Veterans Affairs Office. To check the status of an application for headstone or marker, call 1-800-697-6947.. In June 2010, VA announced a new option for marking veterans graves in private cemeteries. Veterans whose death occurred on or after November 1990, and ...