Hearings
Implementation of Caregiver Assistance: Are We Getting It Right?
March 11, 2011
Start time: 10:00AM
Location: Room 334 Cannon House Office Building
Implementation of Caregiver Assistance: Are We Getting It Right?
Webcast: http://veteransaffairs.edgeboss.net/wmedia/veteransaffairs/2011/110311.wvxOpening Statements
- Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Health
- Hon. Michael H. Michaud, Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Health
- Hon. Gus M. Bilirakis, a Representative in Congress from the State of Florida
- Hon. Silvestre Reyes, a Representative in Congress from the State of Texas
- Hon. Russ Carnahan, a Representative in Congress from the State of Missouri
Witness Testimonies
- Adrian Atizado, Assistant National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans
- Ralph Ibson, National Policy Director, Wounded Warrior Project
- Tom Tarantino, Senior Legislative Associate, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
- Barbara Cohoon, Ph.D., R.N., Government Relations Deputy Director, National Military Family Association
- The Honorable Robert A. Petzel, M.D., Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Accompanied By:
- Walter A. Hall, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Deborah Amdur, LCSW, Chief Consultant, Care Management and Social Work, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Heather L. Ansley, Esq., MSW, Director of Veterans Policy, VetsFirst, a Program of United Spinal Association