By Debbie Gregory. Every Veteran is aware that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) often has long wait times for appointments. Depending on where they live, the reputation may or may not be warranted. But, the VA has been rapidly working to improve the efficiency of its healthcare system so that it can provide the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Over the last few years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented several measures in an effort to end the backlog of benefit claims by the end of 2015. In 2014, the VA made up a lot of ground, but can they really eliminate the backlog by the end of […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” In this day and age, with the various wounds and injuries from war leaving many service members and Veterans in need, advancements in the treatment, care and adaptive equipment are vital. Innovators from all fields and backgrounds have contributed to improving care for post-traumtic […]
Recently, the Pentagon released updated figures on the suicides within all service branches. So far in 2014, the Navy has seen the biggest increase in suicides among its active duty personnel. Unfortunately, as of the end of July, the Navy experienced 38 suicides, a number that is almost a 50% increase for the branch for […]
In today’s high-tech world, it is frustrating to have to wait days, sometimes weeks, for answers to important questions. After all, what is the point of living in the Information Age if information isn’t always readily available? The VA realizes that for far too long, its information and resources have been behind the times. That […]
In the ongoing battle to right the ship and regain the public’s confidence in the Veteran healthcare system, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed disciplinary actions against employers who were found to have manipulated data. On July 29, 2014, the VA recommended disciplinary actions against six VA employees from facilities in Fort Collins, CO […]
As the August recess quickly approaches, Veterans are still waiting for Congress to take action on renewing an important piece of legislation allowing Veterans with traumatic brain injuries to receive treatment in assisted living facilities. More than twelve years of war on two fronts has resulted in a whole generation of Americans who have sustained […]
By Debbie Gregory The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has recently allied with Joining Forces to implement the Have You Ever Served in the Military?” campaign at UAB. “Have You Ever Served in the Military?” is an awareness campaign that was designed by the American Academy of Nursing in an effort to improve health […]
By Debbie Gregory It has been estimated that more than 270,000 American service members have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000. During that time, the U.S. government, the DOD, the VA, Veteran advocates and the American public have been seeking ways to prevent and treat TBI. On July 9, 2014, in its most […]
By Debbie Gregory This past January, the Army announced that it was restructuring its community-based care for wounded soldiers. The change is a result of a shrinking population of incoming wounded caused by the drawing down of fighting in Afghanistan. As part of this restructuring, the Army plans to launch thirteen new Community Care […]
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