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Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits During Military Service Hopefully Receive Aid
Two senators on the Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee publicized that a bipartisan deal was reached in May. The agreement addresses the aid to veterans who survived burn pit exposures during t... Continue ReadingCan High Blood Pressure Be Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
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 ReadingData Show New York City Construction Injuries and Fatalities Were Up in 2021
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
VA Medical Centers May be in Jeopardy According to Proposed Plan
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
Telemental Health Care for Veterans
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 ReadingDisability Benefits for Long COVID
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
Rating Schedules for Disabilities Proposed by the VA
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
Blue Water Veterans Forced to Wait Years for Application Decisions
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
