Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is common among veterans due to combat exposure and service-related injuries. If you have high blood pressure related to your military service or in connection with another service-related condition, it's important to understand how the VA rates it so you can receive fair compensation.
VA often failed to inform patients about risks of COVID antiviral drug
Health care providers in Veterans Health Administration facilities often failed to fully inform patients and caregivers about the risks of the COVID antiviral remdesivir in the months before the FDA approved the drug. The VA Office of Inspector General pointed to "significant deficiencies" in health care providers' compliance with requirements to notify patients and caregivers about remdesivir's risks, alternatives, and
lack of FDA approval.
VA's widespread mishandling of disability claims could have caused delays and denials for veterans
Most claims processors at the VA failed to follow procedures on disability claims that involved requesting medical opinions of disability exams, which could have led to delays and denials for veterans. The VA's top watchdog said that 68% of processors didn't correctly handle the claims process section requesting opinions and exams.
Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
Veterans who use community care programs to access private sector medical appointments may not be receiving faster, better, or less expensive care than if they use VA physicians, according to a new outside analysis of the health care options. Community care programs have been used by the VA for decades to help supplement department medical appointments and procedures.
Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a financial settlement form the U.S. government.
