Our last blog post discussed the alarmingly high rate at which veterans suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. While those numbers are discouraging, they provide some glaringly obvious information; …
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Veteran Insomnia If 3 am is a regular visitor, you aren’t alone. Over 30% of the population experiences insomnia. Studies find that for veterans, the number is even higher. A …
Increased VA Funding Proposed for 2022
Last week, the White House outlined a fiscal 2022 budget plan that would increase funding to The Department of Veterans Affairs. The increase would be geared toward increasing funds for …
WH Collaborates to Increase Vaccine Response
A measure signed into law by President Biden on March 24th means all veterans, spouses and their caregivers will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The “Save Lives Act” …
Unisex Bathrooms Not Appealing to Majority of Male Service Members
Research from a study conducted in 2013 & 2014 was meant to explore the advantages or disadvantages of females serving in special operations units. Instead, it uncovered a recurring theme …
Veteran Suicides-How Can We Make a Difference?
Make a Difference Last week, our post addressed rising suicide rates for veterans during Covid-19. Awareness of this real life mental health pandemic (suicide) is a great first step. But …
Veteran Suicide Rate Increase & Covid-19
Suicide is something we don’t like to hear or talk about, but its prevalence in our society, and in our veterans, is something we need to continue shining light on …
New Year, New Insurance Benefits
Disabled veteran insurance changes are just part of a massive bill that was passed by both the House and Senate in December 2020. Some of the changes include: *A long …
VA Secretary Selection a Mixed Bag
Veterans and veteran groups have met President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for VA Secretary, Denis McDonough, with mixed emotions thus far. Disappointment and skepticism seem to currently be the predominant responses, …
Holiday Help: Part 2
From Part 1 of Holiday Help: “Christmas can be a beautiful but extremely difficult time of year for many veterans, active military, and their families. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time …
