Veterans Health Care Archive
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Traumatic Injury Protection
Military.com
The Department of Defense announced the implementation of traumatic injury protection insurance under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGL...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Military.com
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious a...
Veteran's Health Care Overview
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You have made many sacrifices as a Veteran, but just because you leave active-duty does not mean that you lose all of your health benefits. But w...
2012 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
The following tables show the 2012 VA compensation rates for veterans with a disability rating 10 percent or higher.These amounts reflect a 3.6% in...
VA Health Care Enrollment Process
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Veterans are now eligible for a comprehensive health care package that is completely portable across the entire VA health care system. To receive h...
Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program
Military.com | Apr 21, 2008
The Wounded Warrior Program is a program established to create fellowships that will provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veter...
Choosing Medicare Part D
Military.com | Jan 29, 2007
Medicare prescription drug coverage is available to beneficiaries with Medicare Part A and/or Part B who choose to enroll in Medicare Part D. Medic...
VA to Provide Chiropractic Care
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Good news to those veterans who are suffering from back pain caused by neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The VA will begin providing Chiropractic Ca...
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
Veterans who are granted a service-connected disability but are otherwise in good health may apply to VA for up to $10,000 life insurance coverage....
Veteran's Medical Benefits Package
Military.com | Aug 24, 2011
A standard enhanced health benefits plan is generally available to all enrolled veterans. Like other standard health care plans, the Medical Benefi...
NEW: VA Family Caregiver Program
Military.com | May 04, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers support through the Family Caregiver Program. Through the FCP Eligible post-9/11 Veterans will have the o...
Agent Orange
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were used in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971 to remove unwanted plant life and leaves which otherwise ...
Traumatic Brain Injury Overview
Military.com | Jul 29, 2011
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), often called the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, occurs when a sudden trauma or head injury disrupt...
SGLI Disability Extension
Military.com | Aug 08, 2006
The Department of Veterans' Affairs SGLI Disability Extension allows servicemembers who are totally disabled at time of discharge to retain the Ser...
CHAMPVA Overview
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a health benefits program in which the Department of Vet...
VA Health Care: Blindness Rehabilitation
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Blind veterans may be eligible for services at a VA medical center or for admission to a VA blind rehabilitation center or clinic. Services are ava...
VA Health Care: Radiation Exposure
Military.com | Jul 26, 2006
Veterans who claim exposure to atomic radiation are provided with free, comprehensive medical examinations, including laboratory and other diagnost...
New Law Opens VA Health Care to Some Priority Group 8 Vets
Military.com | Jun 15, 2009
A recent change in the laws governing VA health care provides VA additional funding to allow expanded enrollment opportunity for certain Priority 8...
The My HealtheVet Program
Military.com | Aug 04, 2006
My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to veteran health benefits and services. It provides access to trusted health information, links to Federal and ...
Military Medical Benefits Overview
Military.com | Jul 27, 2006
Medical benefits in the military are excellent AND affordable. The problem is they are often confusing! Start getting a grasp of what is available ...
