The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the two joints connecting the jawbone to the skull and the associated jaw muscles. TMJ disorders can cause pain around the jaw area, difficulty
VA Fails to Meet Cleanliness Standards, Faces Housekeeping Shortages Amid Pandemic
As the United States partially reopens despite continued spread of the coronavirus, schools, businesses, and other gathering places are struggling to provide adequate
Unemployability for Depression Secondary to Tinnitus
Tinnitus, or persistent ringing in the ears, can be caused by exposure to loud noises that damage the inner ear. This is why tinnitus is so common in veterans, who routinely work in close proximity to gunfire, explosives, jet engines, …
Seattle VAMC Respiratory Therapist Steals Ventilators to Sell on eBay
Gene Wamsley, a 41-year-old respiratory therapist at the Seattle VA Medical Center, is now on leave from his job and facing charges
News Update on COVID-19 and U.S. Veterans
Six months after the first confirmed cases in the United States, the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the daily lives of American veterans. Although the Veterans Administration is continuing to provide some crucial services during this time