With extended tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, the veteran population may be aging at an accelerated rate. There appears to be a link between PTSD and TBI in the poor health outcomes for vets.Does anyone find this … [Read more...]
CBS News: Some Returning Veterans Struggle With Driving
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Veterans have many difficulties readjusting to civilian life. Thousands of them have trouble with the simplest things, such as driving a car.It can be a terrifying ordeal for some vets.Former Marine Sgt. Eric Campbell has knee braces, the … [Read more...]
It’s Official: Voc Rehab to Pay Health Insurance
June 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
I have been writing about this for a while but Voc Rehab counselors were still waiting for an official policy change to come from DC. Yesterday, Director Ruth Fanning published the official position of Voc Rehab. That position is the health … [Read more...]
Weekly QB: VA Hiring Bad Doctors, Voc Rehab…
June 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
Hi there. This week we continue to look at doctors hired by the VA to provide care for veterans. I reported the doctor identified by insiders to be connected to the VA OIG report in Marion, IL to the Pennsylvania medical board. The VA should have … [Read more...]
VA Almost Screws Up VRAP – Congress Steps In
June 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
This post on VRAP is otherwise known as “Why Veterans Get Frustrated By VA So Much," in another case of Penny Wise - Pound Foolish.There are two issues internal to the VA that have caused VRAP implementation to be difficult. First, veterans are … [Read more...]
Vocational Rehabilitation to Host Workshops
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment will hold workshops during the Detroit Vets Hiring Fair next week. The economic impact on the city is projected to be $11 million.According to Under Secretary Allison Hickey, “At VA, we know … [Read more...]
H.R. 5288: Veterans Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
H.R. 5288: Veterans Rehabilitation and Education Amendments of 1980: Important? Knowing the background of Voc Rehab and the intention of Congress can help you reason with your counselor in a way practically no other veteran will do.This is the … [Read more...]
Mailbag: VA Healthcare Same as Civilian?
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Monday, I had an exchange with a disabled veteran about healthcare from the Veterans Affairs. The discussion was about whether VA healthcare is the same to the healthcare. It took place on the Facebook group “Disabled Veterans – Chapter 31 Voc … [Read more...]
