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Almost 80% of Burn Pit Claims Denied by VA
This week, an agency official announced that 78% of disability claims related to toxic exposure […]
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New Burn Pit Maps Show Exposure Risk
A new project by the Center for a New American Security and the Wounded Warrior Project […]
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New Bill to Recognize Oil Fires and Burn Pits as Health Hazards
In an effort to help ill veterans apply for VA benefits, a bill was introduced […]
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Department of Defense to work with VA on environmental health concerns
During a press conference earlier this week, defense secretary Mark Esper stated that he would like […]
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Two new bills introduced to support veterans exposed to burn pits
Lawmakers and advocates have urged new action to support those exposed to toxic burn pits […]
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Burn Pit Exposure Continues to Affect Veterans and Their Families
Open-air burn pits the U.S. military uses to eliminate waste in Iraq is said to […]
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Blue Water Navy Veterans court ruling moves forward
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that they will not appeal a January court ruling that will likely pave […]
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Burn Pit Registry strengthened by new bill
This month, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act was passed which will allow family members […]
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Veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’ continue to fight for medical care
U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan believe that exposure to trash fires known as […]
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