Veterans In The News
- December 11, 2023
Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Veterans and TBIs
Power of Patients strives to cast a discerning light on prevailing myths and misconceptions…
VA Benefit Unawareness Leaves Vets Vulnerable to Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud could catch any patient, but veterans who are unaware of their benefits are particularly at risk.
Can Asthma be Related to War Burn Pits?
The safety of open-air burns relates largely to the types of items being smoldered. For instance, deployed military men and women consume large quantities of water in plastic bottles each month. In order to discard the water bottles during the period of using burn pits, massive amounts of empty plastic containers were covered in jet fuel and set on fire.
Origins of War Lung Disease
Numerous veterans of the War in Iraq and Afghanistan have self-reported mysterious respiratory symptoms after their deployment. What’s known as “War Lung Disease” is actually
Common Illnesses Associated with Burn Pits
In the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, burn pits were used to dispose of solid and human waste. They were often located near the living
Most Common Signs of War Lung Disease
War lung disease may be affecting thousands of veterans who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars after being exposed to burn pits and other