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The Ongoing Veteran Healthcare Crisis - National League of Cities

(7 days ago) The Ongoing Veteran Healthcare Crisis. Millions of veterans encounter health challenges every day, often as a direct result of their service. According to a recent survey of injured post-9/11 veterans, 94 percent experienced physical injuries that are considered severe, 91 percent live with severe mental health … See more

https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/11/08/the-ongoing-veteran-healthcare-crisis/

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VA Still Challenged to Provide Veterans Timely Health Care, …

(1 days ago) WebPublished June 02, 2023. After more than a decade, veteran access to timely health care is still the No. 1 challenge for the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/02/va-still-challenged-provide-veterans-timely-health-care-watchdog-says.html

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care: Veterans' …

(4 days ago) WebThe total amount that VA has spent on community care has steadily increased, from $7.9 billion in 2014 to $18.5 billion in 2021 ( Congressional Budget …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10273892/

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The Challenges Facing the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2021

(2 days ago) WebMoreover, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which Congress passed in March 2021, gave the VA another $17 billion 7 for FY 2021 to provide care for veterans …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/challenges-facing-department-veterans-affairs-2021/

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Problems with veterans health care USAGov

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers ways to report problems with your medical care. To report a problem with your veterans health care service or …

https://www.usa.gov/vha-problems

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The head of the VA says the U.S. failed some veterans for 30 years

(7 days ago) WebSTEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The United States ended a 20-year war in Afghanistan over the summer. Its duty to the veterans of that war will not end for …

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048289046/the-head-of-the-va-says-the-u-s-failed-some-veterans-for-30-years

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Health ranks as top concern for Veterans immediately - Veterans …

(6 days ago) WebThe results appear Jan. 2, 2019, in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.. Pain, poor sleep among top problems. More than 200,000 U.S. service members transition out of …

https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0120-Health-ranks-as-top-concern-for-Veterans.cfm

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Reports highlight failures of the VA’s health system during the

(5 days ago) WebPBS NewsHour from Jan 01, 2021. The U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs operates the nation's biggest hospital system, serving millions of former service members around the county. But according

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/reports-highlight-failures-of-the-vas-health-system-during-the-pandemic

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Health Needs And Conditions Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WebAt VA, we offer many services and programs for Veterans with specific needs—like women Veterans, Veterans with mental health problems, and elderly or …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/

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National Health Statistics Reports - Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WebAmong both men and women, the crude prevalence of MCC was higher among veterans than nonveterans (30.1% compared with 18.3% for men aged 25–64 and 67.0% …

https://www.va.gov/HEALTHEQUITY/docs/Natl_Health_Stats_Rpt_Feb2021.pdf

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A Decade After Scandal, VA Health Care May Be at Another …

(3 days ago) WebThe VA has requested $369.3 billion for its fiscal 2025 budget, a proposal that includes nearly $150 billion for health care that has set off a discussion about the …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/12/decade-after-scandal-va-health-care-may-be-another-crossroads.html

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Veterans Affairs: Addressing Longstanding Management …

(2 days ago) WebVA health care. The total number of veterans enrolled in VA's health care system increased from 7.9 million to about 9.2 million from fiscal year 2006 through fiscal …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106636

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VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more …

(1 days ago) WebTom Temin Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other than honorable discharges. It opens the …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/va-rule-change-could-mean-health-care-benefits-for-a-million-more-veterans/

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How the VA Fails Veterans on Mental Health — ProPublica

(4 days ago) WebThe problems appear to be systemic. Over and over, the hospitals and clinics in the VA’s sprawling health care network have fallen short when it comes to treating …

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-veterans-affairs-fails-mental-health-patients

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Changes to VA’s community care program raise concerns about …

(3 days ago) WebChanges to VA’s community care program raise concerns about vets’ health care access. A visitor leaves the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on April 2

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/10/13/changes-to-vas-community-care-program-raise-concerns-about-vets-health-care-access/

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Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues AAFP

(6 days ago) WebAn estimated 18.2 million veterans (1.6 million females) were living in the United States in 2017 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 1 Most veterans receive …

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/1101/p544.html

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Veterans Health Administration: The Promise of VA Care - DAV

(1 days ago) WebTake Action. Health care for veterans isn’t a partisan issue—it’s part of a solemn promise the United States made to men and women who’ve served in its military. …

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2023/a-broken-promise-what-if-va-health-care-goes-away/

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Veterans' Barriers to Care RAND

(6 days ago) WebLogistical Barriers. Some veterans struggle with the logistical aspects of making it to care appointments. Scheduling an appointment that works with their schedule can hold them …

https://www.rand.org/health-care/projects/navigating-mental-health-care-for-veterans/barriers-to-care.html

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US veterans and their unique issues: enhancing health care …

(3 days ago) WebThe veteran population is growing. In 2014, over 20 million veterans resided in the USA per the US Department of Veteran Affairs, 2015. 14 Veterans are seeking …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4671760/

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Veteran health in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts Statista

(2 days ago) WebShare of U.S. WWP veterans with health issues during service since 9/11 as of 2022. Basic Statistic Views on VA health care compared to general health care …

https://www.statista.com/topics/3488/veteran-health-in-the-us/

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Tester, Brown, King to VA: Fix ‘Ineffective’ Oversight of Community

(9 days ago) WebTuesday, May 7, 2024. (U.S. Senate) – Following a recent report from VA’s Office of Inspector General, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/tester-brown-king-to-va-fix-ineffective-oversight-of-community-care-network-administrators

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Why the VA is stopping doctors from sending veterans to

(7 days ago) WebThe U.S. is facing urgent demands from veterans for medical and mental health care. Veterans have faced almost 20 million canceled or delayed health care …

https://inewsource.org/2021/11/01/va-doctors-overruled-on-veteran-treatments/

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About VA Health Benefits Veterans Affairs

(6 days ago) WebEach Veteran’s medical benefits package is unique. Yours will include care and services to help: Treat illnesses and injuries. Prevent future health problems. …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/

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Quality and Value of Health Care in the Veterans Health …

(5 days ago) WebThe US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has been intently focused on improving quality of care for the past 25 years. 1 Additionally, there is an increasing …

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.118.011672

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Veterans health USAGov

(5 days ago) WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers ways to report problems with your medical care. Learn how to get veterans health care and disability benefits. Get help with …

https://www.usa.gov/veterans-health

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U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary urges Cleveland vets to seek mental …

(6 days ago) WebIn a town hall format, McDonough answered questions and heard concerns from veterans at the hospital. He also highlighted a new law called the PACT Act, which …

https://www.ideastream.org/health/2024-05-15/u-s-veterans-affairs-secretary-urges-cleveland-vets-to-seek-mental-and-physical-health-care

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Diseases & Conditions Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WebVA Benefits and Health Care. Health care; Disability; Education and training; Careers and employment; Pension; Housing assistance; Life insurance; Burials and memorials;

https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/DiseasesConditions/

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Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and …

(7 days ago) WebSen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, greets Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., as Moran arrives to join Tester in speaking about health care for post-9/11 toxic-exposed …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/14/package-of-stalled-veterans-legislation-set-move-forward-after-house-senate-agreement.html

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Connecting unstably housed veterans living in rural areas to health

(1 days ago) WebObjective: To understand existing care practices and policies, and potential enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the US Department of Veterans Affairs …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38726620/

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VA improperly gave large bonuses to hundreds of top executives

(5 days ago) WebAnticipating an increase in veterans enrolling in VA’s health-care system and a surge in disability claims, lawmakers wanted to help the agency recruit new hires …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/va-bonuses-top-executives-pact-act-improper/

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