This article is educational and does not provide medical advice. Veterans should discuss cannabis use—including medical cannabis—with their VA clinician and any state-licensed provider involved in their care. Why this matters now More veterans are exploring medical cannabis for chronic pain, sleep, and trauma-related symptoms. At the same time, daily use has climbed nationally, and […]
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Introduction For decades, Veterans turning to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mostly found themselves in traditional healthcare settings, hospitals, primary care offices, specialty
Introduction Pain is more than just a symptom—it’s your body sending a message. For Veterans, that message is often layered: physical pain from training,
Introduction Chronic pain is one of the most common—and life-changing—challenges Veterans face. Service-related injuries, years of strain, and lingering conditions mean many Veterans wake
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Education only. Not medical or legal advice. If you’re in crisis, call 988 (Veterans: press 1) or 911. BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Here’s
This article is for general education only. It is not legal or medical advice. Current VA policy allows clinicians to discuss and document cannabis
How VA Community Care Fits—Step-by-Step Short version: Your very first visit with a qualified, state-authorized osteopathic physician (DO) will almost always be out-of-pocket. That’s
A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) can legally serve Veterans in two different ways: by participating in the VA Community Care Network (CCN) and,
What Texas Changed (HB 46) Texas passed HB 46, the most significant update to the Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) since its start in 2015.
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A plain-language guide for veteran families: roles, safety, and real-life coordinationEducation only. Not medical or legal advice. If your child is in crisis, call
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