Last week, the Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act was introduced into legislation. If passed, the road to disability benefits for veterans with diseases related to burn pit exposure and other battlefield pollutants would be streamlined.
According to an article published by Military.com, the requirement that veterans prove a link between a dozen diseases and exposure to burn pits and other toxins would be removed. “Instead, former service members would only have to provide documentation to the VA that they served at least 15 days in one of 33 countries listed in the proposed legislation.”
Relevant pages: Veterans Disability