High blood pressure (officials known as hypertension) is an extraordinarily common condition that affects millions of American workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that... Continue Reading
Construction accidents are one of the most common sources of workplace accidents in the United States. In fact, violations of fall protection standards in the construction industry are the most fre... Continue Reading
Recent announcements have indicated that the Department of Veterans Affairs could close or reconstruct over 30 VA Medical Centers across the United States. At least 17 would be completely shuttered... Continue Reading
Advocacy groups and lawmakers are calling for the expansion of telemental health care for veterans. While the Department of Veterans Affairs has utilized telehealth for decades, this form of suppor... Continue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of Americans. Most COVID patients recover within a matter of days or weeks, but healthcare professionals are increasingly co... Continue Reading
Last week, the VA proposed changes to the current schedule for rating disabilities in a news release. The proposed changes would specifically impact respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders an... Continue Reading
In January of 2020, the VA started accepting Blue Water applications due to the passing of new laws granting Blue Water Veterans access to benefits. Previously, since these veterans may not have te... Continue Reading
A recent review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has shed light on the VA’s process of screening outside doctors and its shortcomings. The report’s findings outline the dep... Continue Reading
The VA is taking the time to remind veterans about accessible debt relief options available to vets. The notice from the VA comes at a time that might be particularly hard for veterans dealing with... Continue Reading
A Marine veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will finally receive the benefits he’s entitled to after a 40-year battle against the VA. The publicly funded legal aid program, Northwest Justi... Continue Reading