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  • Author: Jennifer Sippel
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COVID-19 test positivity, vaccine uptake, and mortality among Veterans with SCI/D

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Between January 2020 and December 2023, the United States reported over 103 million COVID-19 cases and 1.1 million related deaths. Veterans with spinal cord …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

History of clinical services, medical training, and research for spinal cord injuries and disorders in the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: As of August 2025, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care provides state-of-the-art specialty medical care for …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

United States Veterans’ utilization of spinal cord injuries and disorders annual evaluation services

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate Veterans’ engagement in Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) specialty annual evaluations. Design: Cross-sectional retrospective cohort …

Physical Health Peer reviewed