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Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S.

17Nov

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Health

Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S.

Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S. - CBS News Watch CBS News Veterans who say traditional pharmaceuticals have failed to heal their mental scars are traveling south of the border to Mexico to use psychedelics they claim are giving them drastic results. CBS News contributor Lisa Ling reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How Much Will I Receive When I Retire From the Military? | Baby Boomers

16Nov

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Money

How Much Will I Receive When I Retire From the Military? | Baby Boomers

If you served for several years or decades in the military, you'll be eligible for retirement benefits when you step back into civilian life. These perks take on different forms and might include a pension, health coverage and disability benefits. The amount you receive will depend on the length of time you served and your rank in the military.Here's what to expect when you retire from the military: Retirement pay. Survivor benefits. Medical benefits. Additional benefits. Military Retirement PayThe military offers a few retirement plans, so you'll want to see which one you have and how it works. Typically you need to serve for at least 20 years to receive full retirement pay.The military retirement plans include: Final Pay. Military members who began their years of active duty or res...

Benefits You Qualify for After Retiring From the Military | Retirement

16Nov

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Benefits You Qualify for After Retiring From the Military | Retirement

As you look ahead or prepare to step away from military life, it can be helpful to know what to expect. The amount of financial support and assistance you receive will depend on several factors, including the number of years in service you’ve accumulated when you retire.Here's what to know about military benefits as you prepare for your retirement: Understanding military retirement. Financial benefits. Housing and housing assistance. Educational opportunities. Employment and career support. Shopping and recreational perks. Other veteran benefits after retirement. Understanding Military RetirementIn general, military members who complete 20 years of qualifying service are eligible for retirement. For each qualifying year, you’ll need to have a minimum of 50 retirement points. These ...

Ruff Ride cycling event raises money to provide service dogs for disabled veterans

1Oct

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Ruff Ride cycling event raises money to provide service dogs for disabled veterans

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - On Saturday, 25 teams took part in the annual Ruff Ride Pittsburgh cycling event. Teams took part in a 24-hour stationary spin-bike marathon to help raise awareness and money for a veteran non-profit. They focus on providing service dogs and other support to injured and disabled veterans.They say that when it comes to helping out those veterans, the use of service dogs is a key factor in providing relief. "We also get a chance to bring t...

New Jersey Veterans Homes Failed To Keep Residents Safe During COVID: DOJ Report

7Sep

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Politics

New Jersey Veterans Homes Failed To Keep Residents Safe During COVID: DOJ Report

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and suffered a “systemic inability” to implement care, the U.S. Justice Department said in an investigative report released Thursday.In a scathing, 43-page report, the Justice Department outlines failures at the homes in Menlo Park and Paramus, citing poor communication and a lack of staff competency that let the virus spread “virtually unchecked throughout the facilities.”The report found that even after the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department arrived in New Jersey to help in April 2020, the state Military and Veterans Affairs Department failed to implement their recommendations and otherwise reform infection control.The state reached a $53 million agreement in 2021 t...