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Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
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Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits
Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.
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Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure
The first anniversary of the PACT Act, sweeping toxic exposure legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, is Thursday.
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40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries
Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination.
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Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right away
The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.
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VA starting work on terminally ill vets’ PACT Act claims immediately
The move could speed up benefits for about 2,500 veterans.
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Will Biden award the Medal of Freedom to burn pit activists?
Advocates have called for some prominent leaders of the effort to be recognized with the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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New VA toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8
The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive.
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Nearly 113K claims already filed for PACT Act benefits
VA officials have urged all vets who believe they are eligible for the new benefits to apply soon.
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Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.
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Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
-
Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits
Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.
-
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure
The first anniversary of the PACT Act, sweeping toxic exposure legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, is Thursday.
-
40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries
Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination.
-
Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right away
The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.
-
VA starting work on terminally ill vets’ PACT Act claims immediately
The move could speed up benefits for about 2,500 veterans.
-
Will Biden award the Medal of Freedom to burn pit activists?
Advocates have called for some prominent leaders of the effort to be recognized with the nation’s highest civilian honor.
-
New VA toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8
The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive.
-
Nearly 113K claims already filed for PACT Act benefits
VA officials have urged all vets who believe they are eligible for the new benefits to apply soon.
-
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.
-
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
-
Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits
Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.
-
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure
The first anniversary of the PACT Act, sweeping toxic exposure legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, is Thursday.
-
40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries
Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination.
-
Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right away
The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.
-
VA starting work on terminally ill vets’ PACT Act claims immediately
The move could speed up benefits for about 2,500 veterans.
-
Will Biden award the Medal of Freedom to burn pit activists?
Advocates have called for some prominent leaders of the effort to be recognized with the nation’s highest civilian honor.
-
New VA toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8
The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive.
-
Nearly 113K claims already filed for PACT Act benefits
VA officials have urged all vets who believe they are eligible for the new benefits to apply soon.
-
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.
