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House votes to expand benefits for Vietnam ‘Blue Water Navy’ vets
Veterans who served on Navy ships off Vietnam and have diseases linked to Agent Orange were buoyed Thursday by House passage of a measure that could expand their Veterans Affairs benefits.
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VA docs to be able to recommend marijuana in some states
Congress on Thursday gave veterans the right to dwill be able to discuss medical marijuana with their Veterans Affairs doctors and get help with their prescription paperwork in states where it is legal under legislation passed by Congress on Thursday
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Senate committee proposes Tricare reforms, balks at new fees for active-duty families
The draft defense policy bill rolled out last week by the Senate calls for consolidating Tricare into two plans — the current Tricare Prime and Tricare Choice, a meld of Tricare Extra and Standard — and adds a Tricare supplement for beneficiaries with other health insurance.
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Tricare Help: Long-term care and the ‘Cadillac Tax’
Military Times readers ask about coverage for long-term care and whether the military will have to pay the Cadillac Tax.
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Accurate veterans suicide data not expected for months
The Veterans Affairs Department expects to have data this summer that could erase the questionable statistic that 22 veterans die by suicide each day.
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Wounded veterans press VA for fertility services
Army Sgt. Kevin Jaye’s reproductive system was “destroyed” by the blast from an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, but VA won’t pay for fertility services.
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George W. Bush, Prince Harry call for mental health stigma to end
Founder and chairman of paralympic-style military athletics competition tout strength and resilience of combat veterans
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Tricare help: Do I need a supplement with Tricare for Life?
Readers ask about Tricare coverage for senior military retirees and grandchildren.
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Next-gen medical records, simpler Tricare top new health chief’s to-do’s
New Defense Health Agency director Vice Adm.Bono faces significant challenges in her first year on the job.
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Veterans groups oppose Choice program expansion
Seven organizations say they will work against any proposal that allows veterans to see a non-VA provider at any time.
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House votes to expand benefits for Vietnam ‘Blue Water Navy’ vets
Veterans who served on Navy ships off Vietnam and have diseases linked to Agent Orange were buoyed Thursday by House passage of a measure that could expand their Veterans Affairs benefits.
-
VA docs to be able to recommend marijuana in some states
Congress on Thursday gave veterans the right to dwill be able to discuss medical marijuana with their Veterans Affairs doctors and get help with their prescription paperwork in states where it is legal under legislation passed by Congress on Thursday
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Senate committee proposes Tricare reforms, balks at new fees for active-duty families
The draft defense policy bill rolled out last week by the Senate calls for consolidating Tricare into two plans — the current Tricare Prime and Tricare Choice, a meld of Tricare Extra and Standard — and adds a Tricare supplement for beneficiaries with other health insurance.
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Tricare Help: Long-term care and the ‘Cadillac Tax’
Military Times readers ask about coverage for long-term care and whether the military will have to pay the Cadillac Tax.
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Accurate veterans suicide data not expected for months
The Veterans Affairs Department expects to have data this summer that could erase the questionable statistic that 22 veterans die by suicide each day.
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Wounded veterans press VA for fertility services
Army Sgt. Kevin Jaye’s reproductive system was “destroyed” by the blast from an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, but VA won’t pay for fertility services.
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George W. Bush, Prince Harry call for mental health stigma to end
Founder and chairman of paralympic-style military athletics competition tout strength and resilience of combat veterans
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Tricare help: Do I need a supplement with Tricare for Life?
Readers ask about Tricare coverage for senior military retirees and grandchildren.
-
Next-gen medical records, simpler Tricare top new health chief’s to-do’s
New Defense Health Agency director Vice Adm.Bono faces significant challenges in her first year on the job.
-
Veterans groups oppose Choice program expansion
Seven organizations say they will work against any proposal that allows veterans to see a non-VA provider at any time.
-
House votes to expand benefits for Vietnam ‘Blue Water Navy’ vets
Veterans who served on Navy ships off Vietnam and have diseases linked to Agent Orange were buoyed Thursday by House passage of a measure that could expand their Veterans Affairs benefits.
-
VA docs to be able to recommend marijuana in some states
Congress on Thursday gave veterans the right to dwill be able to discuss medical marijuana with their Veterans Affairs doctors and get help with their prescription paperwork in states where it is legal under legislation passed by Congress on Thursday
-
Senate committee proposes Tricare reforms, balks at new fees for active-duty families
The draft defense policy bill rolled out last week by the Senate calls for consolidating Tricare into two plans — the current Tricare Prime and Tricare Choice, a meld of Tricare Extra and Standard — and adds a Tricare supplement for beneficiaries with other health insurance.
-
Tricare Help: Long-term care and the ‘Cadillac Tax’
Military Times readers ask about coverage for long-term care and whether the military will have to pay the Cadillac Tax.
-
Accurate veterans suicide data not expected for months
The Veterans Affairs Department expects to have data this summer that could erase the questionable statistic that 22 veterans die by suicide each day.
-
Wounded veterans press VA for fertility services
Army Sgt. Kevin Jaye’s reproductive system was “destroyed” by the blast from an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, but VA won’t pay for fertility services.
-
George W. Bush, Prince Harry call for mental health stigma to end
Founder and chairman of paralympic-style military athletics competition tout strength and resilience of combat veterans
-
Tricare help: Do I need a supplement with Tricare for Life?
Readers ask about Tricare coverage for senior military retirees and grandchildren.
-
Next-gen medical records, simpler Tricare top new health chief’s to-do’s
New Defense Health Agency director Vice Adm.Bono faces significant challenges in her first year on the job.
-
Veterans groups oppose Choice program expansion
Seven organizations say they will work against any proposal that allows veterans to see a non-VA provider at any time.
