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VA Still Challenged to Provide Veterans Timely Health …

(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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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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The head of the VA says the U.S. failed some veterans for …

(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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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care: …

(4 days ago) WEBDespite an overall decline in the U.S. veteran population, the number of veterans using VA health care has increased. To deliver timely care to as many eligible …

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

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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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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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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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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 …

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 …

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

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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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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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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' Barriers to Care RAND

(6 days ago) WEBOnly about half of all veterans who need mental health care ever receive it, according to RAND research. Why? It’s because of a perfect storm of provider shortcomings, access …

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

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

(2 days ago) WEBBasic Statistic Share of U.S. WWP veterans with health issues during service since 9/11 as of 2022 Basic Statistic Share of U.S. WWP veterans with …

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

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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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Diseases & Conditions Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WEBVA Benefits and Health Care. Health care; Disability; Education and training; Careers and employment; Pension; Veterans Health Library Helping Veterans stay well and well …

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

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

(1 days ago) WEBMay 14, 20241:39 pm. 9 min read. The Department of Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other-than …

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

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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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Veterans’ Health Care Issues - CRS Reports

(4 days ago) WEBBy opening health care access to more veterans, VA expects to increase the percentage of enrolled veterans from 28% of the veterans’ population today, to …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL33993

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Veteran and Military Mental Health Issues - StatPearls

(5 days ago) WEBVeteran and military mental health issues are complex and diverse, affecting not only service members but also their families and communities. This book chapter provides an overview of the most …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572092/

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Wide-ranging veterans bill would ‘close gaps’ in VA health care, …

(2 days ago) WEBDozens of measures to improve health care, job training and homeless programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs were introduced Thursday, May …

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-05-16/veterans-affairs-legislation-homeless-health-care-jobs-13878983.html

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VA Committee Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Veterans Package

(7 days ago) WEBBy improving veterans’ access to the care they need, bolstering long-term care options and assistance for homeless veterans, strengthening life-saving mental …

https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6457

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Health Issues Related To Service History Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBHealth needs and conditions. Military sexual trauma. Women’s health care needs. In this section. Veterans health issues related to service history. Certain health concerns may …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/health-issues-related-to-service-era/

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At Hearing on Rural Veterans Health Care, Tester Raises Alarms …

(1 days ago) WEBDuring a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing yesterday on improving rural veterans’ access to health care, Chairman Jon Tester pressed Department of …

https://www.tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-hearing-on-rural-veterans-health-care-tester-raises-alarms-about-va-mental-health-care-hiring/

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VA Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans …

(2 days ago) WEBAbout a third of the 8.3 million veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs health care live in rural areas. The VA has sought to improve their access to …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107559

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VA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care …

(8 days ago) WEBVA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care access for Virginia Veterans. Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of a partnership …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-dod-expand-partnership-to-increase-primary-health-care-access-for-virginia-veterans/

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King to VA: Fix ‘Ineffective’ Oversight of Community Care Network

(9 days ago) WEBThe Senators’ letter cited the VA OIG report, which detailed how the VA’s Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC), the office responsible for overseeing community care …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-to-va-fix-ineffective-oversight-of-community-care-network-administrators

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Veterans help veterans with in-home health care and living …

(7 days ago) WEBSpecialty care is given to those with memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, cancer recovery, COPD, site and hearing impairment and other medical …

https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/2024/05/17/veterans-help-veterans-with-in-home-health-care-and-living-assistance/73729799007/

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