Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is grappling with a significant staffing crisis, as approximately 7,500 employees have left the department this year.
This exodus is leading to reduced care for veterans, particularly those suffering from chronic pain.
Amy Wegel, Director of Government Solutions at Zeel, highlighted the challenges veterans face due to chronic pain and the limitations of current treatment methods. “Chronic pain disproportionately impacts veterans compared to the general population,” Wegel said. She noted that the reliance on pharmaceutical treatments, particularly opioids, has led to severe consequences, including overdose risks…