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Greater scrutiny suggested for TBI, PTSD

Qualifying for VA benefits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) soon might become more difficult. Medical experts say PTSD often reveals itself via emotional responses, including those tied to avoiding situations and experiences that … Continue reading

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THAT’S NOT GOOD: PTSD drug may increase nightmares, insomnia, suicide risk….

THAT’S NOT GOOD: PTSD drug may increase nightmares, insomnia, suicide risk. Read more detail on Recent Law Professor posts –

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Congress wants VA to study medical marijuana as PTSD treatment

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives calls on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research the efficacy of marijuana for treating PTSD. In the spring, 25 members of Congress filed the Medical Cannabis Research Act … Continue reading

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Patrick Babin to Co-host Webinar on Longshore and DBA Claims: Delayed Onset Occupational Diseases, PTSD

Member Patrick Babin and Andrew Blauert of Labor Management Services, Inc., will co-host an educational webinar on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST to discuss an important and developing topic in Longshore and DBA claims: delayed … Continue reading

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New research shows nature can help those suffering from PTSD

The great outdoors can make an impact on those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to recent research from UC Berkeley psychologists. The studies tracked psychological and physiological changes in military veterans’ and at-risk inner-city youths’ stress hormones and markers … Continue reading

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