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Simple movements of the body are refreshing and can remind it of all the ways it’s meant to move. If we have been sitting too long, or through a period of inactivity, you can use simple movements to reenergize your body and help it return to flexibility and ease. This video walks us through a movement series that leads to a simple spinal twist. By moving at the waist in this way, we encourage normal movements of all the spinal segments by engaging the muscles that surround the spine and stretching and lengthening the tissues of the torso. When we rotate at the waist, we can mobilize the spine and even help our digestion. Just like wringing out a wet towel, the spi…
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You can now download your VA decision letters from va.gov, but there's more to know before getting too excited about it: I followed the instructions in the video and was able to download my decision letters, even some which went back to the mid-1990s. Here are some important things to consider (based on my personal observations and opinions): I recommend disregarding the narrator's advice to no longer need to keep a paper copy of the records. You should always keeping a copy of anything related to a VA claim. The VA did not make it easy to download the decision letters. You must go into any close claim and click a link to take you to the d…
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A TREAS 310 unexpected deposit into your checking account may be puzzling. Usually, it is good news. Perhaps your VA disability compensation claim was granted, and the deposit made it to the bank before your letter arrived. It happens. To be on the safe side, wait for the letter confirming it. You can also call the VA at 800-827-1000. Or check e-Benefits. Once you log into e-Benefits, you can check your letters and see what percentage is listed. A few of the codes labeled 310 on your US Government Check: VACP is for VA disability compensation or pension payment. VAED is for GI Bill payments. IRS is from the Internal Revenue Service Lo…
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The bill passed Congress yesterday and the president is expected to sign it. Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act https://www.militarytimes.com/news/burn-pits/2022/08/02/millions-of-vets-suffering-from-burn-pit-toxic-injuries-set-for-more-benefits-after-congress-passes-pact-act Details of the PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits For Vietnam era veterans, it adds two new presumptive conditions: The act also added additional presumptive locations for AO and radiation vets.
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https://cck-law.com/blog/cck-law-takes-legal-action-against-department-of-veterans-affairs/ The linked article contains a great deal of information about the VA, budget increases at different levels, and more. However, the portion involving their legal action plan is quoted below.
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A Guideline for your VA compensation and pension exam. This is a good guideline for all VA Compensation and Pension Exams. However, the author only performed psychiatric compensation and pension exams. A little common sense and clarity will go a long way. Above all, be honest. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. If you don’t know, say so. This is nearly a no-brainer but be honest. Don’t embellish your stories with fanciful tales. Just the facts, please. Do not talk about alcohol or drug-related issues. You are not there to be assessed for those problems. You are there to be evaluated for your psychiatric (or physical) functioning as it is …
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NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante has details on the Department of Veterans Affairs making changes to its at-home care reevaluations.
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With over 20 major health care accreditations, the Employee Education System (EES) at VA offers boundless opportunities for self-improvement. The post Never stop learning with VA’s Employee Education System (EES) appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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VA’s clinical contact centers answered nearly 41 million calls in FY21…access to telephone care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). The post VA’s clinical contact centers: Almost 41 million calls appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe. Sharfe served as a coxswain during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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The mission of VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program is to identify justice-involved Veterans and facilitate access to VA services. The post Army Veteran Barry Jordan gets a second chance with VA’s justice programs appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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With precision medicine, disease prevention and treatment are tailored to an individual’s clinical, lifestyle and genetic information. The post VA research will bring precision medicine to mental health appeared first on VAntage Point. View the full article
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