What's the priority group system for V.A. medical benefits? Veterans who apply for V.A. medical benefits are placed in one of eight priority groups. The V.A. uses this system to decide priority in receiving certain V.A. medical benefits that are limited by budget or space.
The average short-term recovery time for a total knee replacement is about 12 weeks. Long-term Recovery Long-term recovery involves the complete healing of surgical wounds and internal soft tissues.
overtime and work hours When is overtime due? For covered, nonexempt employees, the FLSA requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek. Some exceptions to the 40 hours per week standard apply under special circumstances to police officers and fire fighters employed by public agencies and to employees of hospitals and nursing homes.