How to Handle Abuse or Neglect in Veteran Care Homes

Introduction Fear of abuse and neglect in veteran care homes has remained a serious concern. Unfortunately, those who have served our country sometimes face mistreatment in facilities that are meant to support them. When this happens, it becomes important to take action. Whether you are a family member or a friend, identifying the signs of… Read More

Term Life Insurance and US Veterans

Introduction Once active duty ends, many veterans may consider getting life insurance. And, although many veterans are eligible to receive benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), it is important to have a plan ready once your active duty time is up. The big question is what does Term Life Insurance Cover? Simply put,… Read More

A Useful Guide for Military Veterans on How to get Compensated for their Injuries

Introduction What many people may not realise is that after returning home from battle, veterans can often face difficult challenges. Many are left with debilitating injuries which can make it hard, or even impossible, to return to their previous line of work. As a result, they may find themselves struggling financially. Fortunately, there are a… Read More

G6PD Status in US Military and VA Patients with COVID-19 Infection

Research Paper Title Evaluation of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) status in US military and VA patients with COVID-19 infection. Background A recent publication outlined several pieces of evidence suggesting that glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency may increase susceptibility to, and severity of illness with, COVID-19 infection. These include an earlier study showing that G6PD-deficient cells are more… Read More

Understanding How Veterans File Their Disability Claims

Veterans are individuals who have given up most of their freedom and sacrificed all the comforts of home to protect their country. They have given up civilian life, braving themselves in dangerous situations. This gives them the right to collect disability claims if they have a service-related injury or condition. What is a Military Disability?… Read More

Development of an Evidence-based Online Veteran Healthcare Course

Research Paper Title Meeting the needs of the 21st century veteran: Development of an evidence-based online veteran healthcare course. Abstract Over 12% of those living in the United States over the age of 18 years old are veterans and they represent some of the most resilient yet vulnerable populations in the healthcare system (Newport, 2012).… Read More

Deportation of Non-citizen Military Veterans: A Critical Analysis of Implications for the Right to Health

Research Paper Title Deportation of non-citizen military veterans: A critical analysis of implications for the right to health. Abstract Military personnel are commonly exposed to health-harming conditions during their service, resulting in higher rates of physical and mental health conditions compared with the general population. In an era of mass deportations, it is notable that… Read More