By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published November 30, 2019 | Posted in Veterans Claims | Tagged Tags: gastrointestinal problems, irritable bowel syndrome, liver problems, Middle East veterans, post-traumatic stress disorders | Comments Off on VA Researches Gut Pain of Service Members Who Have Been Deployed
VA Researches Gut Pain of Service Members Who Have Been Deployed
Doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs are studying a high incidence of serious gastrointestinal and liver problems afflicting military personnel who have been deployed in the Middle East. Service members and veterans are suffering from such conditions as irritable bowel syndrome and cirrhosis long after they’ve returned home. Various explanations have been offered as Read More
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GI Bill Benefits Wrongly Denied by VA, Judges Rule
A recent court decision could give many veterans the chance to obtain additional educational benefits. The case, decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, arises from a “split time” situation where the claimant served three different hitches at separate times, one as an enlisted soldier, one as a member of the Army Read More
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United States Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day
Every year on November 11, Americans are called upon to honor the veterans who have served in the country’s armed forces. However, this Veterans Day has extra meaning because it represents the 100th anniversary of the initial Armistice Day of 1919, which came exactly one year after the end of World War I. While the Read More
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Former VA Pathologist Charged in Death of Three Veterans
The indictment of a veterans’ hospital doctor on three involuntary manslaughter charges sends a shocking message about oversight within his facility and triggers disturbing questions about other patients treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Robert Levy, formerly a pathologist at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been dismissed Read More
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Legislation Would Force VA to Address Burn Pit Exposure Claims
Many military families have suspected for years that individuals who served in the Middle East suffered illnesses linked to burn pit exposure. Unfortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs still has not accepted that a connection exists, so veterans stricken with lung illnesses and other problems potentially associated with incinerated garbage don’t automatically receive compensation to Read More
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As U.S. Marks 18th Anniversary of 9/11, Troops Are Still Deployed in Mideast
It has been 18 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 killed approximately 3,000 in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Some men and women who were children at the time are now serving in the military and may be deployed to the Middle East in order to continue the effort Read More
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VA Provides Registry for Middle East Vets to Report Burn Pit Exposure
Burning trash piles that once littered the landscape near American military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan might be linked to serious, and even fatal, illnesses among service members who were exposed to the toxic fumes. Though a Department of Veterans Affairs program allows potential victims to report their symptoms and have their medical condition tracked, Read More
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Preparing for a VA Compensation and Pension Exam
Many veterans seeking compensation and pension benefits must attend a medical examination before the decision on their claim is finalized. Though C&P exams are individualized based on the claimant’s condition and the benefits sought, there are several things that you should know if you’ve been asked to come in for such an evaluation. Not everyone Read More
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Overlap Exists Between PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Over the past several years, much media attention has been devoted to post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Laypeople see these conditions as distinct, and even medical practitioners associate TBI symptoms with physical harm and PTSDs with mental health problems. However, these serious afflictions share many symptoms and affected Read More
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Bone Cement Failures in Knee Replacements Could Harm Veterans
Hard physical work performed by members of our armed forces can take a serious toll on their knees. Whether directly attributable to their military duties or not, many veterans wind up requiring single or double knee replacements to relieve pain and restore mobility. Once the operation is completed, recipients expect years of relative comfort, but Read More
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