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treatnow · 8 days

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Legislative Update

First hyperlink is for the proposed Senate amendment to Title 10. Of note, on pg. 33 line 11, is "Special Operations Brain Health and Trauma Program". On pg.45 line 8, the formal language for TBI is now codified: "Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury". https://www.kaine.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/blast_overpressure_safety_actpdf.pdf Below is an article from Task & Purpose that embeds the attached Senate amendment to Title 10: Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers A new bill demands more oversight for troops injured from heavy weapon blasts, TBIs and the Army is developing a tool for troops to check their blast exposure risk. And Rep Greg Murphy's Bill has moved on: https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-legislation-provide-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-veterans-passes-va-health Murphy Legislation to Provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Veterans Passes VA Health Subcommittee April 16, 2024 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.'s legislation, H.R. 3649, the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act, passed the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health by voice vote. This bipartisan bill would establish a pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury (TBI). "Since entering office, advocating for new treatment pathways for our veterans has been one of my top priorities," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "During my time in the North Carolina House of Representatives, I successfully led the effort to make hyperbaric oxygen therapy accessible to veterans in our state. I'm proud to announce that the U.S. House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee has passed my Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act which would enact similar reform at the national level. I'm grateful for the support of my colleagues and look forward to continuing my advocacy on behalf of this lifesaving treatment." Cosponsors: Reps. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Don Davis (D-NC), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), William Timmons (R-SC), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), and Del. James Moylan (R-GU). Background Hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerates the brain’s healing process by providing the bloodstream with elevated oxygen to reach and repair damaged tissue and restore normal function. Studies demonstrate that HBOT is an effective treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI. Authors of one such study described HBOT as having “one of the greatest reductions in PTSD symptoms in a four-week period with any reported treatment.” Despite its proven efficacy and requests by Members of Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs currently does not employ HBOT. ACTION on the Bill thus far; date for full Comm vote TBD. [Attached, please find our response to the VA Testimony at the hearing on 3.21.2024. All our testimony inserted into the Record can be found at: https://treatnow.org/knowledgebase_category/congress_house_veterans_affairs_2024/ Date All Actions 04/16/2024 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Action By: House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health 04/16/2024 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Action By: House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health 03/21/2024 Subcommittee Hearings Held Action By: House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health 06/20/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Action By: Committee on Veterans' Affairs 05/24/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Action By: House of Representatives 05/24/2023 Introduced in House Action By: House of Representatives Read the full article

#blastinjury #brainhealth #braininjury #HBOT #headtrauma #hyperbaric #hyperbaricchamber #HyperbaricOxygentherapy #posttraumaticstressdisorder #PTSD #TBIdefinition #TBIVeterans #traumaticbraininjury #VAHealth #veteranaffairs #Veterans

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beingsanket · 4 months

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rdcomeau3 · 1 year

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VetTec Education Benefits

VetTec, also known as the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses program, is offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which provides training and education to qualifying veterans in high-demand professions such as information technology, cybersecurity, and other technical fields. The program was founded as a pilot program in 2019. There are various advantages to utilizing the VetTec program.

VetTec provides access to training and education programs offered by authorized providers. These providers are carefully screened to ensure that their programs meet the standards set by the VA. Veterans eligible for the program can receive training at no cost to them. The program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other necessary supplies.

Many programs offered through VetTec are developed to be finished faster than traditional degree programs, allowing veterans to enter the workforce more quickly. On top of that, VetTec has a strong track record of job placement, with over 90% of graduates finding employment within six months of completing their training. The placement of the veteran in meaningful employment in their field of study is required if the program desires to receive the remaining 50% payment of tuition.

There are incredible benefits to utilizing the Post-9/11 GI Bill. However, some limits and downsides are absent with the VetTec program. The best course of action is to map out the benefits and downsides of each program. Each individual’s long and short-term goals will be the determining factor.

Post-9/11 GI Bill has a maximum benefit amount, which is exhausted if a veteran uses 36 months of education benefits. In contrast, VetTec benefits are not subject to a maximum benefit amount, only that the veteran did not utilize it within 18 months of their last VetTec program. These limited-time restrictions to VetTec mean that veterans can continue to use the benefit as long as they are eligible.

VetTec provides veterans with more flexibility regarding what programs the veterans can pursue. While the Post-9/11 GI Bill mainly focuses on traditional academic programs, such as college degrees. VetTec funds non-traditional education and training programs like coding boot camps or IT certifications. Coding boot camps and IT certifications can be especially advantageous for veterans who want to learn specific skills in high demand in the job market.

Sabio, my alma mater, is an exceptional coding boot camp that excepts VetTec benefits. Sabio epitomizes the benefits that a boot camp can bring to veterans. Sabio’s program includes job placement assistance, resume and interview preparation, networking opportunities to help veterans connect with potential employers, and marketable Software Engineering skills. Sabio cultivates a strong sense of community among its students and instructors, which can be valuable for veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Sabio’s developed and active community place a role in finding jobs and opportunities even years after graduation. Whether veterans choose Sabio, a boot camp program should have incorporated these offerings.

The VetTec program provides veterans valuable opportunities to acquire the skills and training required to succeed in high-demand technical fields. Through its emphasis on quality education and job placement, the program can help veterans transition to civilian life and build fulfilling careers. Evaluate the programs available from the VA and make the best decisions accordingly.

#veteran #VeteranAffairs #coding #coding bootcamp #education

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vinganapathy · 2 years

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Really interesting article on the @guardian I got to illustrate. Thanks Rita @ritalouwho RIP US Marine Christian Slater #illustration #veteranaffairs #mentalhealth https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/18/veteran-us-marines-mental-health-ptsd-death-iraq https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtfWaLujye/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#illustration #veteranaffairs #mentalhealth

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positivedevelopment · 3 years

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Monthly Roundup - April 2021

FEDS BACK DALLAIRE INSTITUTE STUDY EXAMINING THE MENTAL‑HEALTH IMPACTS OF EXPOSURE TO CHILD SOLDIERS

“This research project will be the first of its kind to explore the connections between morally injurious events and the recruitment and use of children as soldiers. In a unique partnership between the Dallaire Institute and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), as well as researchers from the University of Western Ontario, Lawson Health Research Institute, and the MacDonald Franklin Operational Stress Injury Research Centre, the mental health impacts of exposure to child soldiers during military service will at last receive the clinical and rigorous academic study this long-neglected area deserves.”

“This unique collaboration of mental health professionals, academic researchers, and practitioners in the field of child protection and military training will enable opportunities to apply this research to multiple fields, including health, security sector reform, and child protection, and has great potential for informing practice and research in this new area.”

Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them

“Ecotourism is an important contributor to elephant conservation in southern and east Africa where the tourism industry is well developed, and where elephants are easy to observe in the open savannas,” she said, adding that the challenge is to transfer some of that tourism value to the less-visited regions of West and Central Africa.”

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dreamaquitesleep · 3 years

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#news #writers #veterans #adorable pets #bettertogether #ptsdsupport #ptsdwarrior #healing #hope #veteranaffairs #music #walkabout #parks #dogwalker #dog pics #funny dog #sleepover

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aimeebrabant · 3 years

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Happy Veterans Day 2020! Read about it in today’s blog: aimeebrabant.wixside.com/aimeescorner #veterans #veteransday #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransday #veteransupport #veteranstrong #veteranaffairs #veteransfirst #usveterans #veteransmemorial #veteranscomefirst #veteranslivesmatter #veteransmatter #veteransmemorialpark #quoteoftheday #quoteoftheday✏️ #quoteoftheday❤️ #quotes #quotestoliveby #quote #quotestagram #quotesdaily #quotesoftheday #quotesforlofe #quotesofinstagram #quotestoinspire #quotelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CHd7iMxHjPi/?igshid=1ljddho7dehzm

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ryanreflects · 4 years

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Optometry is a fantastic profession with numerous modes of practice! 🙌 Curious about the pros and cons of each optometry practice setting? 🤔 In my latest video, I review what you need to know about 7 clinical optometry practice modalities and 2 non-clinical practice modalities. I also highlight tips on how to figure out which optometry practice setting is right for you! (link in bio ➡️ blog) What’s your favorite optometry practice setting and why? Let me know in the comments below! . . . #optometry #optometrystudent #optometryschool #optometrist #eyecare #eyecareprofessionals #preoptometry #privatepractice #corporateoptometry #veteranaffairs #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist (at North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGr6KZehlzP/?igshid=sn5bk0y8r4g0

#optometry #optometrystudent #optometryschool #optometrist #eyecare #eyecareprofessionals #preoptometry #privatepractice #corporateoptometry #veteranaffairs #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist

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iamandrewbreitbart2 · 4 years

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🔴 ⚪ 🔵 🔴 ⚪ 🔵 🔴 Dianne Feinstein.. this bitch has some big balls! She is my senator in Los Angeles and she is absolutely effing worthless.. #veteranaffairs #wasteoftime #abc7eyewitness #kabc #kfi640 #laweekly #latimes #cbsla #nbcla #ocregister #associatedpress #reuters #LiberalWackos #veteransfortrump #womenfortrump #patriots #oathkeepers #alwayscarry #molanlabe #ccw247 #blexit #lexit #America #USA #DemocratsforTrump #miamiherald #sfchronicle #noticias #univision #foxla 🇺🇸 MAKING THE LEFT GO INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE 🇺🇸 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🔴⚪🔵 (at Office of US Senator Dianne Feinstein) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-1_tWXgIlp9RbB4Kl1LeN5Szybqafg3G0CMnU0/?igshid=130wv8wrbotbb

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usmccarter · 5 years

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What kind of shit is this?!?!?! Someone completely lost their everloving mind. They send VA servicemember/ #veterans entire file in mail like this?!?!?!? His entire health record! How is this secure?! Mind you this had the veteran's last 4 in plain view. I mean wtf?!?! #veteranaffairs https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hGg0Lgnuu/?igshid=1c09drgxpfni3

#veterans #veteranaffairs

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treatnow · 3 months

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Bad Trip: Expert says VA studies psychedelics but ignores proven Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy!

Eye on Veterans This week we’re talking with Dr. Robert Beckman, Executive Director of Treat Now dot org. He’s one of the premiere experts in the treatment of brain wounds with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Although this technology is FDA approved for things like burns and diabetic foot ulcers, Beckman says the VA ignores proof that it's effective for treating brain wounds, TBI’s, concussions and depression which has fueled the suicide epidemic in America. While ending suicide remains a top priority for VA , DoD, Beckman slams their decision to pump millions of mental health dollars into psychedelic research to merely treat symptoms. He offers several real-world examples of HBOT effectively treating the root cause and thus eliminating symptoms in ways current VA strategies do not. In one powerful segment he shares how over the years the VA has amputated hundreds of thousands of feet, due to diabetic foot ulcers. Beckman claims most of which could have been avoided if HBOT was introduced earlier in their care. He also shares vivid examples; NFL players treating concussions, combat veterans' fighting effects of toxic exposures and many clinics who are currently embracing HBOT therapy for treatment of brain wounds, PTSD and MS. For more on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy including powerful research data and published studies, see TreatNow.org's website: https://treatnow.org/ Read the latest newsletter "VA Continues to Avoid Treating and Healing Brain Wounds" here: https://treatnow.org/va-continues-to-avoid-treating-and-healing-brain-wounds/ VIDEO: MSG Scott Rossler's HBOT testimony https://youtu.be/N-CkR5shqEM?si=UmUhF_jKxPHjjzkq VIDEO: NFL great Joe Namath shares how HBOT changed his life: https://youtu.be/s7nxU3QadIA To reach CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggs [email protected] Follow on X @philbriggsVet @EyeOnVeterans Read the full article

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paraphraze615 · 7 years

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Not to mention the fact that Puerto Rico still needs help. #Veterans #VeteransForKaepernick #VeteranAffairs #Suicide #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness #PTSD #SupportOurTroops #TakeAKnee #ColinKaepernick #NationalAnthem #StarSpangledBanner #AmericanFlag #DonaldTrump #DonaldChump #DonaldGrump #FDT #FuckDonaldTrump #FuckTrump #TuckFrump #NotMyPresident #NoTrumpNoKKKNoFascistUSA #SonOfABitch

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ericskadson · 5 years

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I met Thomas while he was taking a break from collecting cans in the Rosewood neighborhood. We sat together in the shade on a ledge and exchanged few stories. One thing we had in common was that we both served in the Navy. Thomas was a Petty Officer and worked on helicopters back in the day. I look forward to seeing you again, shipmate. #supportourveterans #veteranaffairs #usnavy #navy #veteran #homeless #shipmate #portrait #streetphotography 📸: @ericskadson #skadsonphotography (at Rosewood, Austin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiIcnIFA7j/?igshid=av2esaae7u3v

#supportourveterans #veteranaffairs #usnavy #navy #veteran #homeless #shipmate #portrait #streetphotography #skadsonphotography

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samanthadoesitagain · 5 years

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Help, connect and share with a Veteran

#veterans #veteranaffairs #veteranoftheday #veteran health

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vinganapathy · 2 years

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Really interesting article on the @guardian I got to illustrate. Thanks Rita @ritalouwho RIP US Marine Christian Slater #illustration #veteranaffairs #mentalhealth https://ift.tt/MqBptLT — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/zMvwa4W

#Instagram #IFTTT

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theuniversesvoicebox · 5 years

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SERA kisses!!!! I really do not feel like going to work today but i must. #dailyselfie #selfie #puppylove #doglove #dogbaby #dog #puppy The medication the er gave me seems to be working but idk how long this will last. I have all weekend before I can call Primary Care dor an appointment. #vahospital #va #veteranaffairs https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsik0U2ArRL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e2qin6fmwi3l

#dailyselfie #selfie #puppylove #doglove #dogbaby #dog #puppy #vahospital #va #veteranaffairs

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