1. The Veteran, the Veterinarian, and the Psychiatrist
    Frank Vera Frank Vera United States says:
    October 4, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    As the name implies, the purpose of the WRIISC is to help veterans who are ill or have sustained injuries in the course of their military work, but specifically illnesses and injuries caused by toxic exposure.  WRIISC’s website states that they assist veterans who have been exposed to substances such as Agent Orange.  VA Doctors are referring VA patients with a history of a toxic exposure in the military to the WRIISC.

    Patients that had a toxic exposure usually have numerous / complex health problems, because of this VA doctors are encouraged to refer there patients to the WRIISC.

    The staffs of all 3 WRIISC centers are made-up of primarily researchers, Psychiatrist, and Psychologists.

    I would think that if the VA setup a division to help the toxically injured that its staff would include at least 1 board certified occupational medicine (OCC MED) doctor.

    Dr. Peterson is a veterinarian, and oversees the WRIISC.  I read about Dr. Peterson, and could not find that he has any training in toxicology.  He is a veterinarian (D.V.M.), with degrees in public health, who has acted as an epidemiologist, biostatistician, and survey designer.

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