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05/27/2021 04:00 PM EDT

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After two tours as an IED hunter in Iraq, Josh returned to the states. He had a difficult time adjusting, and was always on high alert, until he went through prolonged exposure therapy at VA.

The post Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Scott appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/27/2021 02:00 PM EDT

Hiroshi Miyamura AVS

Army Veteran Hiroshi Miyamura is the second Japanese American to receive the Medal of Honor. His award was classified by the Army for 28 months while Miyamura was held by North Korean forces as a prisoner of war during the Korean War.

The post Hiroshi Miyamura: American Hero appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/27/2021 01:40 PM EDT

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VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia.

The post BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/27/2021 11:30 AM EDT

Coast Guard Veteran John Ibach is today's Veteran of the day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast Guard Veteran John Ibach who served in various locations in the Pacific during World War II.

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05/27/2021 10:00 AM EDT

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An Arkansas VA social worker and longtime mental health care advocate spearheaded the signing of Arkansas’ proclamation of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by the state’s governor.

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05/27/2021 09:00 AM EDT

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The pandemic has changed how we work and has its drawbacks. Women bear primary responsibility for running their household and managing childcare, schooling and household upkeep, along with their jobs.

The post Women Veterans, work and a post-COVID world appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/27/2021 08:00 AM EDT

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Veterans eligible for a refund due to passage of the American Rescue Plan will soon receive a letter from VA with specifics.

The post Copayment refund notification letters mailed to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/26/2021 06:00 PM EDT

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Jennifer Vedral-Baron was a nurse in the Navy for 30 years. Today, she is using her experience to support and encourage other Veterans to express and document their wishes in an advance care directive.

The post Navy Veteran’s efforts to engage Veterans in advance care planning appeared first on VAntage Point.

05/26/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Insurance Fraud Prevention guest post

Military Veterans and retirees reported $66 million in fraud losses in 2020, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. Fraud is the second-most-costly white-collar crime in America. These crimes add up to billions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims every year. Even if you haven’t suffered a direct loss, you are still a victim of insurance fraud.

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