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Mental Health Evaluation: 7 Key Facts for Veterans

Mental Health Evaluation: 7 Key Facts for Veterans

Mental Health Evaluation: 7 Key Facts For Veterans  As you prepare to submit a claim for VA disability, you may be asked to attend a mental health evaluation. But what is a mental health evaluation, and do you need one before you submit your VA...

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What is a Nexus Letter? (And How Much Do They Cost?)

What is a Nexus Letter? (And How Much Do They Cost?)

Many veterans applying for VA disability want to know: What is a nexus letter? This post explains what a nexus letter is, how much they cost, and offers veterans a way to obtain a nexus letter—fast. What is a Nexus Letter? A nexus letter is an...

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Does the VA Still Accept DBQs?

Does the VA Still Accept DBQs?

Does the VA Still Accept DBQs? What veteran doesn’t want a higher disability rating? If that sounds appealing to you, then you want to consider having a VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) filled out by a licensed medical provider. A VA DBQ...

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What Is a Mental Health Evaluation?

What Is a Mental Health Evaluation?

What Is a Mental Health Evaluation? Before veterans can receive help from the VA, they have to go through a mental health evaluation. This evaluation is the first step towards a diagnosis and treatment from the VA.  Here’s what you need to know...

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What Veterans Can Do About Chronic Pain

What Veterans Can Do About Chronic Pain

Veteran Chronic Pain: 6 Tips to Help Veterans Find Relief Veterans living from chronic pain is an all-too-familiar story. In 2019, military veterans of nearly every age were more likely to experience chronic pain than nonveterans: 27.1% vs. 9.4%...

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What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Work?

What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Work?

What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Work? Are you a veteran living with mental health challenges? We have good news for you—your options when it comes to therapy and treatment are not limited! Many treatments are available to manage symptoms and...

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Why & How to Get Evaluated for Depression

Why & How to Get Evaluated for Depression

Why & How to Get Evaluated for Depression as a Veteran Have you noticed depressive tendencies in yourself? Depression is more than just having a bad mood—it’s a mood disorder for which many people (and veterans in particular) need help with...

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World Mental Health Day & Therapy For Veterans

World Mental Health Day & Therapy For Veterans

World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Stigma So, what is World Mental Health Day? On October 10th, people around the world come together to talk about mental wellbeing and lessen the stigma surrounding it. Veterans, you are not alone if you’re...

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The Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Pain in Veterans

The Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Pain in Veterans

Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Pain in Veterans Chronic pain may affect more than 50% of the 18 million Veterans in the United States, so if you’re a Veteran living with the symptoms of chronic pain, you’re not alone. However, at Telemedica we believe...

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Career Opportunities for Veterans

Career Opportunities for Veterans

What to Do on National Hire a Veteran Day July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day As Veterans leave the armed forces, our nation's heroes suddenly find themselves without a job. For many Veterans it can be hard to know where to start in the job...

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Is There a Link Between PTSD and Migraines?

Is There a Link Between PTSD and Migraines?

Is There a Link Between PTSD and Migraines? Living with PTSD can be stressful enough on its own, but when recurring migraines start showing up as well, it can make navigating day to day life even more difficult and challenging. Few people discuss...

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Recurring Therapy for Veterans with PTSD

Recurring Therapy for Veterans with PTSD

Recurring Therapy for Veterans with PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects about 20% of US military Veterans. It is also a major cause of mortality for these men and women. While PTSD extends beyond the military, war Veterans are...

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6 Ways to Cope with Mental Illness

6 Ways to Cope with Mental Illness

Coping with Mental Illness - Winning Your Most Personal Battle Many people are quick to thank our servicemen and women for their time in the military, but not everyone considers what that time may have cost them—and, more importantly, what it...

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Could Your Migraines Be Service Connected?

Could Your Migraines Be Service Connected?

Could You Qualify for Service-Connected Migraines? If you are a veteran and suffer from frequent migraines, you may be able to receive VA disability for headaches. Migraines are common among veterans—roughly 36 percent of veterans who served in...

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25 Organizations That Help Veterans

25 Organizations That Help Veterans

25 Organizations That Help Veterans with Jobs, Injuries, and More No one mistakes military service as easy, but not everyone recognizes just how greatly Veterans have sacrificed during their time in the service. Fortunately, there are organizations...

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