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Joint Chiefs enlisted advisor speaks out on PTSD in US military

[ad_1] On Monday, the senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff made a point to address mental health…

2 years ago

Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

[ad_1] Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Minister of National…

2 years ago

Joint VA loan question. : Veterans

[ad_1] I was wondering if anyone had experience using the joint VA loan?My family member is interested in purchasing a…

2 years ago

Fleet Forces commander nominated as next Joint Chiefs vice chairman

[ad_1] The White House will tap the head of U.S. Fleet Forces command to serve as the next Vice Chairman…

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The examination report must include • an up-to-date, brief, medical and industrial history from the date of discharge or last examination • a record of subjective complaints • a complete description of objective findings, stated in concrete terms • a diagnosis for each described condition[] • answer(s) to any question specifically included in the examination request • opinions specifically requested in the exam request • a diagnosis or notation that a chronic disease or disability was ruled out for each disability, complaint, or symptom listed on the examination request, and • the clinical findings required by the rating schedule for the evaluation of the specific disability being claimed. (For example, if a joint is being examined, the range of motion in degrees should be noted as part of the examination. If a cardiovascular condition is being examined, the metabolic equivalent expanded before fatigue, chest pain, and so on, result should be expressed.); M21-1MR, pt. III, subpt. iv, ch. 3, sec. D(f); In response to the Court’s inquiry, counsel for the Secretary stated that this provision is intended to assist VA adjudicators in determining what constitutes a sufficient report of examination for compensation and pension purposes, but conceded that a particular VA medical record may still qualify as a “report of examination” under § 3.157(b)(1) even if it is not as detailed as required by this M21-1MR provision.;

[ad_1] Panel Application; the Veterans Benefits Administration Adjudication Procedures Manual (M21-1MR) are intended to describe the type of VA…

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First African American Joint Chiefs Chairman Also Was the Youngest > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

[ad_1] Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, who was an ROTC cadet, rose to become the first Black chairman…

3 years ago

Redesigned Joint Staff Badge Reflects Addition of Newest Military Service > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

[ad_1] The Joint Chiefs of Staff have, figuratively, unsheathed a new sword on the Joint Staff's seal: the Space Force.…

3 years ago

Taliban Remains Dangerous, Harbors al-Qaida, Joint Chiefs Chairman Says > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

[ad_1] The Taliban remains dangerous and is harboring al-Qaida, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate…

3 years ago

Harlem Globetrotters "Hoops for the Troops Game" from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

In honor of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Harlem Globetrotters bring their “Hoops for the…

3 years ago

Indo-Pacom Deputy Commander Discusses Joint All-Domain Command, Control > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

[ad_1] The importance of command and control, the fragility of long lines of contested logistics and communication, assessing risk and…

3 years ago