Veterans Rehabilitation

March 31, 2008

7 Programs

After the opening remarks of the conference, Dr. Gerald Cross spoke. Topics included a program the Veterans Health Association is introducing that will allow servicemen and women to email doctors .. Read More
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55 minutes

Tags: Veterans, Health Care
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Length: 00:55:25

Speakers

  • Conatser, Martin

    National Commander American Legion
  • Cross, Gerald

    Principal Dep. Undersecretary Department of Veterans Affairs->Health
  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
A panel discussion was held on veterans' pensions and disability claims. Topics included efforts from the various organizations represented to work on behalf of more veterans than ever before, .. Read More
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1 hour, 26 minutes

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Length: 01:26:35

Speakers

  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
  • Mayes, Bradley

    Director Department of Veterans Affairs->Compensation and Pension Service
  • Nylen, Kathy

    Officer American Legion->Washington State
  • Russo, Arnold

    Director Department of Veterans Affairs->Appeals Management Center
  • Terry, James

    Chairman Department of Veterans Affairs->Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Representatives of allied groups spoke to the veterans. Tthis event was held at the Renaissance Washington Hotel.
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9 minutes

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Length: 00:09:06

Speakers

  • Grist, Ronnie

    Chairman Sons of the American Legion->Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
  • Navarrete, Rita

    National Chairman American Legion Auxiliary->Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Cmte.
Harry Walters talked about the changing needs of veterans. Topics included efficient medical systems, the infrastructure of veterans' hospitals, hospitals needed in different locations, longer .. Read More
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27 minutes

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Length: 00:27:19

Speakers

  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
  • Walters, Harry

    President and CEO Veterans Coalition, Inc.
The Chief of the U.S. Paralypmics talked about how injured veterans can participate in the Paralypmics. He discussed the history of the Paralypmics and the benefits of participating in it. He .. Read More
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20 minutes

Tags: Veterans, Disabled Persons
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Length: 00:20:12

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A panel discussion was held on achieving a seamless transition to civilian life for veterans. Panelists answered questions from members of the audience.
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1 hour, 1 minute

Tags: Veterans, Mental Health
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Length: 01:01:29

Speakers

  • Beck, Lucille

    Chief Consultant Department of Veterans Affairs->Veterans Health Administration
  • Clark, Steven

    Counselor Department of Defense
  • Davis, Lynda

    Assistant Deputy Secretary Department of Defense->Navy
  • Day, Kristen

    Chief Consultant Department of Veterans Affairs->Veterans Health Administration
  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
Three experts talked about traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation and mental health. They talked about research and new treatments. After their presentations they responded to audience members' .. Read More
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1 hour, 6 minutes

Tags: Veterans, Health Care, Mental Health
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Length: 01:06:37

Speakers

  • DeFina, Philip

    Founder and CEO International Brain Research Foundation
  • Hoge, Charles

    Director Walter Reed Army Res. Institution->Psychiatry and Neuroscience
  • Lewis, K. Robert

    Chairman American Legion->National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
  • Seltzer, Michael

    Research Director Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation