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VA secretary worries mistrust, awareness holding back benefits claims

Only a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

VA plans ‘week of action’ to highlight new toxic exposure benefits

The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8

Twelve types of cancer and another dozen respiratory illnesses linked to burn pit exposure in the Gulf War and the wars Iraq Afghanistan.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

This week in Congress: VA policy talk before fall break

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 23, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

What happens now that veterans can file class-action suits against VA?

Legal experts say the new legal precedent could mean new avenues for veterans facing similar medical issues or similar problems getting VA benefits.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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