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Posts Tagged ‘female veterans’
Saturday, October 6th, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been one of the leaders in screening female veterans for breast cancer for several years. In a recent press release, the VA announced that for the 15th consecutive year their health facilities have outperformed non-VA health care systems in screening rates for breast cancer in eligible women.
The report shows that nearly 87 percent of eligible female veterans received mammograms in 2010, while 71 percent of eligible women received the screening in the private sector. Medicare had a screening rate of 69 percent of eligible women, while the screening rate for Medicaid was at 51 percent.
With the population of female veterans who use the VA nearly doubling since 2000, according to the VA, the agency has been focusing on more female-specific health concerns such as disability from breast cancer. Mammograms are available for all female veterans and 45 of the VA facilities provide on-site digital mammography. Some facilities offer walk-in services and many have same-day ultrasounds.
Disability from breast cancer can come in many forms, from the development of other related health conditions to adverse side effects from treatment. Female veterans who are diagnosed with breast cancer may be eligible to file a claim for veterans’ disability benefits if the disease is service-related. A veterans’ disability attorney may guide you through the process.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: disability from breast cancer, female veterans, Veterans Disability Benefits
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Saturday, September 29th, 2012
A partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the American Health Association (AHA) aims to promote awareness of heart disease in women, particularly female veterans and female employees at the VA.
The VA recently sponsored the “VA Goes Red” health expo at its central office to highlight its commitment to raising awareness of this important issue. The event featured several activities such as healthy cooking and fitness, health screenings, and CPR instruction. The veterans’ disability benefit program can help female veterans suffering from heart conditions and other disabling health concerns.
The VA Goes Red campaign is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative that is entering its 10th year of helping promote heart health for women. The VA has committed to increasing specialized health services targeted to female veterans and heart disease is one of the many disabilities for which they seek to improve treatment.
With an estimated 15 percent of today’s military forces and 18 percent of the National Guard made up of women, the number of female veterans has risen in the past few decades. An estimated 10 percent of the veteran population is expected to be female veterans by 2020, according to the VA.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, Heart Disease, Veterans disability
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012
A new women’s health training program aimed to improve care for female veterans has trained nearly 1,500 healthcare providers. The National Women’s Health Mini-Residency Program is the latest initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve health services for female veterans.
VA clinicians now have an additional training resource to hone their skills for treating health conditions specific to female veterans. As the number of female soldiers continues to rise, the need for women’s specialty services at VA hospitals and clinics has also risen.
Training includes online and audio courses, as well as the more traditional lectures. The courses target a range of healthcare providers from physicians and nurses to pharmacists and social workers. Some of the programs include training regarding women’s health emergency medicine, as well as simulation equipment and videos that train healthcare professionals regarding breast and gynecologic exams.
According to reports from the VA, they estimate that 10 percent of the veteran population will be female by 2020. Among these thousands of female veterans, about eight percent are expected to utilize the VA health facilities. Female veterans may face many disabling conditions just as their male counterparts due to combat-related trauma or injury. Every veteran has the ability to apply for veterans’ disability benefits regardless of gender.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 888-234-5758.
A new women’s health training program aimed to improve care for female veterans has trained nearly 1,500 healthcare providers. The National Women’s Health Mini-Residency Program is the latest initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve health services for female veterans.
VA clinicians now have an additional training resource to hone their skills for treating health conditions specific to female veterans. As the number of female soldiers continues to rise, the need for women’s specialty services at VA hospitals and clinics has also risen.
Training includes online and audio courses, as well as the more traditional lectures. The courses target a range of healthcare providers from physicians and nurses to pharmacists and social workers. Some of the programs include training regarding women’s health emergency medicine, as well as simulation equipment and videos that train healthcare professionals regarding breast and gynecologic exams.
According to reports from the VA, they estimate that 10 percent of the veteran population will be female by 2020. Among these thousands of female veterans, about eight percent are expected to utilize the VA health facilities. Female veterans may face many disabling conditions just as their male counterparts due to combat-related trauma or injury. Every veteran has the ability to apply for veterans’ disability benefits regardless of gender.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, women veterans, women's health
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Sunday, June 17th, 2012
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has seen the number of female veterans increase 83%, between 2000 and 2009, with an estimated 292,000 women now using VA health facilities. According to Stars and Stripes, this has created a need for more female exam rooms and OBGYN professionals, as well as considerations for pregnancy, birth, and infant care services.
Some VA hospitals are expanding their women’s services by outfitting current clinics with new exam rooms and hiring full-time women’s health practitioners. In some cases, the VA is finding veteran professionals unavailable. For such situations, they are paying civilian physicians to ensure female veterans get the care they deserve.
The Congress-mandated improvements for all VA health care programs are backed by millions of dollars of funding that will go to hiring women’s health practitioners and outfitting new or existing facilities with specialized equipment. The VA has also started targeting their health and disability benefit programs toward informing female veterans of their right to compensation.
Many female veterans don’t realize they qualify for VA benefits. Of the ones that do, many will not go to VA clinics because of prior bad experiences making the need for the VA’s strengthened initiative even greater.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, va services
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Thursday, May 31st, 2012
The latest reports show that the number of female veterans has been steadily growing with an estimated increase from 1.8 million in 2011 to 2 million by 2020. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been actively responding to this increase by improving their women’s services at VA hospitals and clinics across the nation and a new partnership is seeking to target one of the biggest risks to women’s health: heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly 8 million women suffer from heart disease, but only 1 in 6 are aware that it’s the number one fatal health condition for women. Cardiac care has long been a male-dominated area, and the VA is raising awareness for women’s heart health through the AHA’s “Go Red For Women” campaign.
Through this partnership, the VA will be promoting education of how heart disease can impair female veterans and promote more screening and preventative care at VA clinics. The AHA’s campaign already provides many online resources for women to learn about cardiovascular risks, healthy lifestyle changes, and to connect with other women in similar situations. Working with the VA, this information will be tailored specifically to female soldiers and veterans to help them avoid becoming disabled from cardiovascular conditions.
Suffering from a heart attack, stroke, or other heart diseases can cause permanent disability from long-term damage. In some cases, environmental exposures during active duty may be the cause of heart disease in female veterans, which may qualify them for veterans’ disability benefits.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, Heart Disease
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Monday, May 21st, 2012
Over the past decade the number of female veterans seeking health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has nearly doubled. With the number of female soldiers on the rise – nearly 20% of new recruits are women – the VA health system is stepping up to increase the availability and quality of women’s services at their facilities.
Across the nation, 37 VA health centers are taking part in the Women’s Health Research Network, which studies women’s health care issues. Some of the topics the researchers are focusing on include pregnancy and infant care, military sexual trauma, and how certain service-related conditions and diseases impair women differently than men.
Another main area of focus is heart health, which has been a growing concern for both civilian and veteran women. According to Dr. Sally Haskell, director of comprehensive women’s health for the Veterans Health Administration, female veterans between the ages of 45 and 65 are the most commonly seen age range for heart health issues.
For female veterans facing disabilities due to a combat-related injury or illness, gaining access to the benefit of health care from the VA is made simpler when you file for veterans’ disability. Applying for veterans’ disability benefits can be a long and frustrating process – one that is often made easier by working with a veterans’ disability attorney.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, Veterans Health Care
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
The increase in female soldiers over the years has led to more female veterans whose needs differ from their male counterparts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has already responded to this situation in many ways, and is now seeking feedback on a full strategic report on their upcoming efforts.
Recent needs have focused on more services for women at VA hospitals, consideration for housing needs of female veterans with children, and more attention paid to military sexual harassment and assault.
The draft of the report will be open for comments until June 13 via public comment board. Once the public comment period is over, VA officials will review the public opinion and revise their draft as needed before officially proposing the plan.
In 2011, nearly 1.8 million of the 22.2 million veterans in the U.S. were female, and this number is expected to increase to 2 million by 2020. This is in contrast to the slowly declining number of male veterans, which was estimated at 20.2 million in 2010 and is expected to shrink to 16.7 million by 2020.
As more female veterans become eligible for VA services, they may qualify for veterans’ disability benefits if they suffered a combat-related injury or service-connected condition. In some cases, disabling conditions that impair women differently from men can cause additional concerns in a veterans’ disability application, which is where a veterans’ disability attorney can help.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veteran’s disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.
Tags: female veterans, veterans services
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
Considering October is breast cancer awareness month. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has asked every female veteran to have an open dialog with their healthcare provider about receiving proper breast cancer screenings, according to an article in The Examiner.
Women face 1:8 odds they will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, which may make them eligible for veterans disability benefits. Although more advanced treatment is available, the 5-year rate of survival hovers around 90%. For those women lucky enough to detect the cancer while it is local to the breast, that survival rate jumps to around 99%.
The VA’s breast cancer screening process regularly outperforms private sector healthcare providers, possibly due to its integrated health system. Almost 90% of women eligible receive mammograms, which are one of the most successful methods of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Quite simply, the earlier the cancer is detected, the better the chance of survival.
Women over 40 should absolutely already be in discussions with their doctors about their own personal screenings. If detection is the name of the game, the more time spent looking, the better. Mammograms are recommended every 2 years for women between 50 and 75 years old. Every woman is going to have different risk factors, and that is why the open dialogue with a healthcare provider is so necessary.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758
Tags: Breast Cancer, Breast cancer awareness, Department of Veterans Affairs, female veterans, Veterans' Benefits
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sec. Eric Shinseki recently announced the launch of a new pilot program providing childcare for veterans. The program will provide drop-in child care free of charge to prevent both male and female veterans from missing doctor appointments.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash) sits on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and strongly supports this childcare program. Sen. Murray pushed for this program because of the unfortunate situation presented to many female veterans across the nation. Often female veterans return from deployment and are immediately put into roles caring for young children. Because of those demands, many forgo seeking out needed physical and mental health care.
The child care services were covered in the Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, and will be provided in the VA medical facility.
The pilot program will initially launch in 3 locations:
- Buffalo, NY;
- Northport, NY; and
- Tacoma, WA.
Female veterans are approximately 10% of the total veteran population. On the whole, however, they use VA health care services at a much lower rate. It is hoped by making doctors and therapists more available, more female veterans will take advantage of their entitled benefits.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, contact LaVan & Neidenberg. You may be entitled to certain programs and benefits so contact our veterans disability rights firm today.
Tags: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), female veterans, Veterans disability
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
Female soldiers played a much larger role in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars than was likely reported. More female soldiers mean more female veterans. More female veterans mean the Department of Veterans affairs (VA) has to expand their services to be able to provide for their unique needs.
The VA currently funds 500 community homeless shelters. Of those 500, there are only 7 providing family accommodations. This is critical because the number of female veterans using VA services doubled between 2004 and 2010. It is expected to double again by 2015. The VA is scrambling to find the resources to train their employees to properly handle female veterans. The VA is just now beginning to understand the resources and services they are going to need to provide for those female veterans who have seen combat.
Of all the women seeking VA treatment, 22% of them have suffered some sort of sexual trauma. Many female veterans feel unsafe in what they perceive as a male-dominated VA medical centers. While approximately 1 out of every 10 soldiers returning from Iraq suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), female veterans are 9 times more likely to suffer PTSD than male veterans.
The Women’s Prevention, Outreach, and Education Center (WPOEC) is in Menlo Park, California. The WPOEC’s staff is almost all women and therefore provides a unique recovery situation where women can seek treatment while bonding with other women. The Women’s Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP) is geared toward helping women recover in a supportive environment. Combined with the local VA hospital, these two programs form the VA’s only Center of Excellence for Women’s Health.
Female veterans have earned the right to receive benefits just as every other veteran. The VA must rise to the occasion to being able to provide the specialized and unique care they deserve.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, contact LaVan & Neidenberg. You may be entitled to certain programs and benefits so contact our veterans disability rights firm today.
Tags: female veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder, Sexual trauma, VA Health Care System, Women's VA health center
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