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14 Dec 2007, 12:47 am
Jim DeMint12/13/2007 GAO Report to Senate Veterans' Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka and Sen. [read post]
12 Dec 2007, 6:12 am
(Sec. 1702) Pilot Program on Assisted Living Services for Veterans with TBI:  Requires the Secretary of the VA, in collaboration with the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center of the Department of Defense, to carry out a five-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of providing assisted living services to eligible veterans with traumatic brain injury to enhance the rehabilitation, quality of life, and community integration of such… [read post]
5 Dec 2007, 12:59 pm
In 2006, it was the Veterans Affairs stolen laptop containing 26.5 million records of every active and inactive soldier, sailor and pilot since 1975. [read post]
5 Dec 2007, 10:00 am
Robert Fiscella-a Department of Veterans Affairs psychiatrist who has treated Barnes over the past 10 years-has written that he does not believe Barnes is a sex offender. [read post]
1 Dec 2007, 7:16 am
The Department of Defense (DoD), with support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is leading a national collaborative network to advance and disseminate PH/TBI knowledge, enhance clinical and management approaches, and facilitate other vital services to best serve the urgent and enduring needs of warrior families with PH and/or TBI. [read post]
23 Nov 2007, 6:57 am
An article in today's USA Today reports a survey  which they conducted of four military installations and the Department of Veterans Affairs, where combat veterans are routinely screened for brain injury. [read post]
20 Nov 2007, 12:23 am
Jon Porter and Ron KindLetters Asks Members to Co-Sponsor a Resolution Expressing Support for the Designation of a National Veterans History Project Week (H.Res. 770)11/19/2007 Dear Colleague Letter From Reps. [read post]
16 Nov 2007, 7:35 am
The Department of Defense gave notice this week in the Federal Register that that it intends to establish the Traumatic Brain Injury Family Caregiver Panel, as a subcommittee of the Defense Health Board. [72 FR 64198] According to the notice, "this non-discretionary advisory committee, which will operate as a subcommittee of the Defense Health Board, shall provide the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs independent… [read post]
9 Nov 2007, 2:10 am
A PRNewswire release noted:Using this now-patented technology, exclusively licensed to CellCyte from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the company is developing stem cell enabling therapeutic products designed to allow more efficient delivery and significantly increased retention of adult stem cells to diseased and other target organs, such as the heart. (...)The company's first product in development, CCG-TH30, is designed to target autologous… [read post]
3 Nov 2007, 3:08 pm
Negative reaction to that decision has been swift, and last Tuesday the Department of Veteran's Affairs issued a clarification: A family may request the recitation of words to accompany the meaningful presentation of the American flag as we honor the dedication and sacrifice of their loved ones.... [read post]
31 Oct 2007, 9:08 am
Anthony Principi, a former veterans affairs secretary, said Peake should not be expected to oversee reforms of an outdated veterans benefits system all by himself. [read post]
21 Oct 2007, 6:04 pm
"If our lawyers tell us there is a way we can do it legally, we would. [read post]
20 Oct 2007, 11:56 am
New Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) TBI research efforts authorized by legislation recently passed by the Senate are directed to collaborate closely with key TBI research efforts in the civilian sector, specifically including the TBI Model Systems of Care program. [read post]
16 Oct 2007, 7:47 pm
The wife of a man who bled to death after routine surgery at Downstate VA Hospital in southern Illinois recently began filing a lawsuit against the US Department of Veteran Affairs. [read post]
4 Sep 2007, 1:57 am
 A9233 Morelle -- Establishes risk-based and minimum capital requirements for property and casualty insurance companies Same as S 3841 Last Act: 08/28/07 signed chap.631 S4397 FLANAGAN -- Authorizes the division of veterans' affairs to apply to the U.S. government for funds to be used to offset the costs of burial of honorably discharged veterans Same as A 6948 Last Act: 08/28/07 SIGNED CHAP.652 08/28/07 APPROVAL… [read post]
27 Aug 2007, 5:00 am
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an on-line Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Independent Study Course. [read post]
20 Aug 2007, 2:30 am
 A9233 Morelle -- Establishes risk-based and minimum capital requirements for property and casualty insurance companies Same as S 3841 Last Act: 08/16/07 delivered to governor S4383C SKELOS -- Enacts the "freedom to report terrorism act" Same as A 8591-A Last Act: 08/16/07 DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR S4397 FLANAGAN -- Authorizes the division of veterans' affairs to apply to the U.S. government for funds to be… [read post]
9 Aug 2007, 6:33 pm
  That gives us about a month to get our activities in order. [read post]
30 Jul 2007, 7:27 am
Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, 2,414 returning service personnel have been treated for brain injuries in the past 3 1/2 years.Henson said roughly 450 of those patients have severe injuries.According to the epidemiological data, about 18% of all medically-attended brain injuries in the U.S. are severe. [read post]