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VA Adds Six New Presumptive Conditions Related to Service

Sunday, November 21st, 2021

WASHINGTON —

Over the course of the last six months, the Department of Veterans Affairs has begun processing service-connected disability claims for six new presumptive conditions related to environmental exposures during military service.

In May 2021, VA started implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, adding bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism to the list of medical conditions presumptively associated with exposure to Agent Orange. A few months later VA added asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis (to include rhinosinusitis) on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas.

Any Veteran who was previously denied service-connection for any of these six conditions but had symptoms manifest within 10 years of military service would need to file a supplemental claim. Officials advise using VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim, when filing. The claim form should include the name of the condition and specify that the condition is being claimed because of in-service exposure to environmental hazards.

Officials also advise veterans to stay plugged in to http://www.va.gov for the most recent developments around environmental exposures during military service, as VA is constantly conducting research and surveillance as well as reviewing scientific literature for conditions that may be related to exposure during military service.

For more information about VA benefits and eligibility, or how to file a claim, veterans and survivors can visit VA’s website at www.va.gov or call toll-free at 1-800-827-1000.

(Courtesy of VA)

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TacMed Tuesday – ARK Bag Configurations

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

One prominent kit from TacMed™ is the ARK™ Active Shooter Response Kit. It’s designed to provide individuals responding to active shooter situations with the equipment necessary to render aid and initiate evacuation of multiple casualties. The design of the bag and its contents allow responders to maximize the resources available on scene and does not hinder or slow down the clearing process of the structure or incident area.

A unique aspect of this bag is that it can be configured as the traditional ARK™, designed for multiple casualties, or the ARK™ Evacuation, which is configured with an evacuation litter that allows for a one-to-one rescuer-to-casualty ratio.

In the main body of the bag, the ARK™ contains seven ARK™ Casualty Throw Kits which hold basic treatment material and simple bi-lingual instructions for providing initial treatment. The throw kit idea was designed assuming that officers don’t always have time to stop and treat, but rather can ‘throw’ kits with instructions to those in need while they continue to clear the area. With multiple storage compartments, the ARK™ is not only for basic treatment. Medics maintain more advanced equipment in the side pockets for treatment of teammates if necessary.

The ARK™ Evacuation configuration is designed to significantly reduce the treatment and evacuation time of seriously injured casualties in a hostile environment. Rather than being stocked with Casualty Throw Kits, the ARK™ Evacuation comes with the choice of including a Foxtrot Litter or a Foxtrot DA in the body of the bag. This configuration provides the necessary equipment for aid and litter teams, combat lifesavers, and medical operators to treat and evacuate a casualty in one compact package.

If you are interested in learning more about the ARK™, check it out here: tacmedsolutions.com/products/tacmed-ark-active-shooter-response-kit-nypd-counterterrorism-unit

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Condition Gray – Gen 3 Sling Retainer Catch

Friday, November 12th, 2021

The Gen 3 Sling Retainer Catch is used for multiple applications such as sling retention and holster adaptation for tourniquet storage.

Condition Gray has added 2″ to the design in order to accommodate the entire Safariland holster lineup when used to add external load carriage to the holster.

For Sling Management, the SRC-3 will also accommodate larger railed rifles such as the HK 416/HK 417, SCAR 17, bolt action guns and machine guns currently in use by the US Military.

Offered in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Check the website for availability.

www.grayfighter.com/product-page/src-gen-3

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Tardigrade Tactical – Tourniquet Belt Pouch

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

The Tardigrade Tactical designed the Tourniquet Belt Pouch simple way to carry your C.A.T. Tourniquet on your duty or gunfighter belt.

Internal elastic webbing, protected and covered by 500D Cordura, secures the Tourniquet in the pouch.

The pull tabs makes it easy to insert the Tourniquet into the pouch.

The hook and loop flaps, that wraps around the belt, keeping the covered part of the belt, compatible with inner belts.

www.tardigradetactical.com/products/tourniquet-belt-pouch

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AXL Advanced – Medical Organizer Insert

Monday, November 8th, 2021

The Medical Organizer Insert is a rapidly removable, semi-rigid insert that is configurable by the user to fit most common medical supplies. The insert allows the user to remove the IFAK from it’s pouch or pocket and keep the contents secure and neatly organized. The MOI measures 7.75″ Wide and 5″ Tall when folded/inserted.

Features:

• User-Definable Organization
• Bottom Grid for Small Items (NPA, Needle-D, Gloves, Sharpie, etc)
• Unfolds for Ease of Use

Compatible with:

• Spiritus Systems MicroFight
• LBT/LBX 9022R IFAK
• Stratagem Branch Burro

Includes:

• (1) Insert
• (6) 16″ Pieces of 1/8″ Shockcord
• (1) 18″ Piece of Red Bumpcord

*Medical Supplies not included*

www.axladvanced.com/products/medical-organizer-insert

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Velocity Systems New Stealth Trauma Aid Minimalist Pack

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

The new Velocity Systems Stealth Trauma Aid Minimalist Pack (STAMP) was designed to provide the necessary first aid equipment in low visibility situations. This compact trauma kit is moisture resistant, lightweight, and can be hooked directly to a duty belt with IWB (inside waist band) belt loop style connectors. The IWB belt loops will accommodate up to a 2” belt. The Stealth Trauma Aid Minimalist Pack is made with pack cloth, 4” elastic, IWB leather loops, fiber-filled padding, and an air mesh interior to increase airflow. The design includes three pockets. The two flank pockets have integrated shock cord loops that are attached to a piece of 1” webbing. The integrated loop/webbing system folds inside the pockets and allows the user to quickly deploy the contents when the loop is pulled. The center pocket was designed to hold a C-A-T® Tourniquet, the pocket has an open bottom and a hook and loop closure.

The Stealth Trauma Aid Minimalist Pack is available for purchase individually or with the Public Access Individual Bleeding Control Kit developed by North American Rescue. The Bleeding Control Kit contains 1x C-A-T® Tourniquet in black, 1x HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack, 1x Combat Gauze® W’ Hemostatic Bandage, and 1x Pair of Bear Claw Nitrile Gloves in size large. All hook and loop material used is color matching Velcro® Brand Fasteners. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.

www.velsyst.com

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TacMed Tuesday – The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad is Prepared for Combat Trauma

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021

In every mission encountered by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad (EOD), there’s a possibility something could go wrong resulting in serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. With the help of Spencer Bottomley, a deputy at the department, the team upgraded their medical gear to better respond to these types of emergencies. Spencer was able to provide insight into the best gear for an EOD and ultimately, the team decided to add four new custom TacMed™ R-AID® Kits and place them in multiple vehicles. Now, these easily accessible kits enable team members to provide life-saving treatment until medics can access a safe scene.

The TacMed™ R-AID® Kit is packed full of life saving gear to treat multiple casualties. For the department, the kits were customized from their original packing list to include the specific medical gear needed for their missions, such as the Phantom® Litter to quickly and easily move casualties to a secure location.

After the kits were acquired, Spencer led a training course for the entire EOD team on the kits’ components and how to stage components inside the kits for rapid use during an emergency. In addition to the EOD team improving their tactical medical capabilities, each deputy at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is issued a tourniquet after completing first aid training. Typically, a deputy will carry the tourniquet on their duty belt or pocket for easy access during an emergency. “I carry a SOF® Tourniquet in my cargo pocket on duty every shift,” said Spencer. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to demonstrate how deputy and community safety is a top priority with each new initiative. Thanks to Spencer and the rest of the department, the bomb squad is better prepared than ever to handle life-threatening injuries on the job.

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Sawyer Tap Water Filtration System

Monday, November 1st, 2021

Just because water is coming out of a tap doesn’t mean it is potable. Sawyer makes it easier to ensure you’ve got access to clean water with their Tap Water Filtration System which connects directly to the threads on spigots and faucets*.

It allows you to filter up to 500 gallons per day, with pores no larger than 0.1 Microns, removing 99.99999% of all bacteria (salmonella, cholera, and E. coli); 99.9999% of all protozoa (such as giardia and cryptosporidium); and 100% of microplastics.

www.sawyer.com/products/tap-water-filtration-system

*The inline filter fits tap size 17mm to 20mm (11/16″ to 3/4″); hose bibs (garden hose spigot); and some (not all) faucet aerators. Included with the Sawyer TAP filter is a backwash adapter, threaded spigot adapter, dual threaded adapter, tap gauge, and a 2-foot-long extension hose for use in a shallow sink.

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