Archive for October, 2010
DB Disability Law Ledger™ – September/October 2010
VA MAKES THINGS EASIER FOR VETERANS WITH PTSD CLAIMS
On July 12, 2010, Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, announced the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register pertaining to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The intention is to facilitate the process for veterans with PTSD claims who are seeking health [...]
If Your Job Is Making You Sick, Consult An Attorney
By John W. DeHaan
If you believe that your work environment is affecting your health, consider the following.
First, every employer in New York is required to provide short term disability (STD) coverage, and that coverage must provide at least 26 weeks of benefits based on a percentage of your income, with a maximum benefit of $170/week. [...]
HHS announces nearly 700 additional employers and unions to receive help providing health coverage to early retirees and their families
SOURCE: www.hhs.gov
Nearly 3,600 employers and unions approved to participate in the Affordable Care Act’s Early Retiree Reinsurance Program to date; applications still being accepted
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a list of additional employers and unions accepted into the Affordable Care Act’s Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 700 additional large [...]
Feds Feed Families Exceeds Nationwide Goal
SOURCE: www.opm.gov
Washington, DC – On November 2, 2010 at 10:30am the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) President and CEO Lynn Brantley, and Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council representatives will come together to acknowledge the generous contributions of Federal government employees across [...]
VA Honors Psychologist with Olin Teague Award
SOURCE: www.va.gov
Washington – A psychologist for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Charleston, S.C., has been recognized with the Olin Teague Award for his achievements treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in combat Veterans.
VA psychologist Peter Tuerk, Ph.D., was awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs 2010 Olin E. Teague Award, a national award [...]
HHS announces the availability of up to $335 million to boost access to primary health care
SOURCE: hhs.gov
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of up to $335 million for existing community health centers across the country under the Expanded Services (ES) initiative. These funds are made possible by the Affordable Care Act and will increase access to preventive and primary health care, including dental health, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, [...]
VA Docs Help Veteran Grow A New Liver October 26, 2010
SOURCE: www.houston.va.gov
HOUSTON – Cancer treatment experts at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) recently combined two unique procedures to successfully treat a 58-year-old Veteran suffering from life-threatening liver cancer.
A routine test performed by his health care provider at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi found Robert Coote, Jr. had a serious liver lesion. [...]
OPM Hosts Disability Employment Training
SOURCE: www.opm.gov
Workshop gave agencies the information and resources they need to develop strong plans for hiring more individuals with disabilities
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, October 26, 2010, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hosted a Disability Employment Training. This event was open to all Federal employees and discussed the hiring of individuals with disabilities [...]
2010 Career Fair FOR PEOPLE & VETERANS WITH TARGETED DISABILITIES
SOURCE: www.hhs.gov
“TALENT HAS NO BOUNDARIES”
OCTOBER 28, 2010
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Great Hall
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
In line with President Obama’s Executive Order requiring all federal agencies to increase the representation of persons with non-targeted and targeted disabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host its second “Career [...]
New Medical Forms Will Streamline Veterans Claims Process
SOURCE: www.va.gov
Physician Questionnaires to Boost Disability Exam Efficiency
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released three new disability benefits questionnaires for physicians of Veterans applying for VA disability compensation benefits. This initiative marks the beginning of a major reform of the physicians’ guides and automated routines that will streamline the claims process for injured [...]
