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.
By statute, an employer is supposed to pay a terminated employee the final paycheck within 72 hours. If the termination is a voluntary resignation, then the final paycheck is due on the next regular payday. The practical problem is that there is no remedy for the employee if the employer violates these time limits. Only if the employer flatly fails to pay the employee will the remedy of treble damages (three times the amount owed) be recoverable.