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VA expands health care access to millions earlier than expected

WebNew Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen. The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to government healthcare for millions of veterans …

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The MISSION Act: Understanding the VA Community Care Program

WebThe MISSION Act criteria grants a veteran access to community care if: A veteran cannot get a primary or mental health care appointment within 20 days. The …

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In the name of health care freedom, many veterans may lose theirs

WebThe impact of these proposals will be calamitous. In the name of health care freedom, millions of veterans will lose VA choices, options they not only depend on but …

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The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies

WebMilitary Life. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Sarah Cherry). Veterans in a mental health crisis will now be able to access free mental health care from the Department of …

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Service members are seeking mental health in record numbers, …

WebService members are seeking mental health care at four times the rate they were 20 years ago, and a new government report found that the wait for an “urgent” …

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Air Force outlines new mental health policies under Brandon Act

WebThe act passed as part of the 2022 fiscal year National Defense Authorization Act. Under the new policies, any airman or guardian can request that a supervisor with …

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How the US Army's holistic health and fitness program will prevent …

WebThe 4,500-soldier brigade is part of an effort to address injuries early and give soldiers more access to physical and occupational therapy through the Army’s …

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6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from …

WebDespite the fact that the dry-skin rash and the oily-skin condition aren’t contagious, you can’t have either and join the military. Eczema — though it can be …

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4 Things I Learned During My First Appointment At The VA

WebHere are a few of the things I learned: 1. Not all VA clinics are created equal. I originally enrolled in VA health care in 2011. I went to the local VA hospital, turned in …

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Can a veteran go to any emergency room

WebAny veteran with a 50% disability rating or higher has free healthcare through the VA and its community care hospitals, which are local hospitals approved to provide …

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How the military’s MHS Genesis is screwing over Army recruiters

WebThe timing of challenges with MHS Genesis couldn’t be worse. The Army — along with the rest of the military — is in the midst of the biggest recruiting crisis in …

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The Air Force is looking into a possible link between cancer and

WebIn 2021, Air Force scientists released a study finding that male fighter aviators between 1970 and 2004 were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with testicular …

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Former Army Ranger launches addiction treatment program

WebJoshua Skovlund. Joshua Skovlund is a staff writer for Task & Purpose and a former U.S. Army forward observer. He has been covering the military, veterans, and first …

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VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans

WebNearly 80 years after World War II ended, the surviving veterans of the conflict are getting free healthcare. On Friday, Nov. 10, the Department of Veterans …

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Veterans fight opioid crisis through fitness in 'Small Town Strong'

WebPortsmouth became known as the “pill mill” of the United States. “Pain clinics” distributing opioids to residents of Scioto County, with more drugs there than …

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The biggest misconceptions about military veterans

WebOne of the biggest myths of military service is that everyone leaves their respective branch with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. According to the VA, …

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Air Force policies are driving airmen to take their own lives

WebMembers of the Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the fourth annual Wingman Week softball tournament at Roosevelt Park in Devils …

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Marine Corps Commandant hospitalized with ‘medical emergency’

WebBy Patty Nieberg | Published Oct 30, 2023 4:29 PM EDT. News. Gen. Eric Smith, acting commandant of the Marine Corps, was hospitalized on Sunday with a …

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NORTIV 8 Waterproof Hiking Boots (Review) 2021

WebOn Amazon, the Nortiv 8 Men’s Ankle High Waterproof hiking boots are priced from $56.99 to $61.99, depending on size. On the Nortiv 8 website, the same …

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