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VA officials have expanded their new tele-emergency care network to include all veterans across the country, giving individuals who are unsure if they’re facing an urgent health problem another option to receive medical advice. The system is not designed to replace 911 calls or emergency room visits, department leaders said. But the tele-emergency options can provide answers for medical questions from veterans who are worried they may be heading towards an emergency situation and are unsure of what to do next. |
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Vets benefits to mirror Social Security cost-of-living boost |
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Congress finalized annual legislation to guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year equivalent to what Social Security beneficiaries will receive. The COLA increase legislation would apply to payouts for disability compensation, clothing allowance, dependency and indemnity benefits, as well as some other VA assistance programs. |
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Veterans could get free gun safes under suicide prevention proposal |
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Any veteran who wants a lockbox to store their firearm would be able to get one for free from the VA under a bipartisan bill introduced in the House aimed at curbing veteran suicides. The bill has won the endorsement of a firearms industry group in addition to gun control groups. Research has shown that making it harder to access a gun can prevent suicide deaths. Other studies have shown that about half of veterans with guns are not storing them safely. |
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Increasing a PTSD VA rating |
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If you’re a veteran receiving VA disability compensation for PTSD, you may be seeking a higher rating than the VA has granted you for your condition. Whether your initial rating was lower than you deserve, or your symptoms have gotten worse and need to be reevaluated, it’s important to understand how to increase your VA disability rating for PTSD. |
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If you’ve taken Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Rybelsus®, and you’ve experienced gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) or gastric obstruction that resulted in hospitalization or a visit to the ER, you could be owed a settlement. |
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Have you taken your Honor Flight or signed up to take your flight? Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. Honor Flight has been on the forefront of our minds, as we are proudly sponsoring our local hub's 17th Honor Flight on October 5. Follow us on Facebook for updates and live videos on Honor Flight day. You can find your local hub here if you are interested in taking your Honor Flight. Honor Flights wouldn't be possible without donors aiding the cause, as Honor Flight Network receives no government funding. You can donate to the Honor Flight Network online or by mail. |
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Navy Veteran, Dan J., Talks About His Service and His Fight for VA Benefits |
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"Woods & Woods are absolutely amazing, and I can't thank them enough for all of their continuous hard work, dedication, and endless support. They were very proactive in handling every aspect of my case from beginning to end and were always in constant contact with new updates from the VA. They made my entire claims process smooth and as stress-free as possible."
- E.T., an Air Force veteran from California |
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