Latest "toxic exposure" stories

Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues

A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 weeks ago

New in 2023: PACT Act processing set to start Jan. 1

More than 176,000 veterans have already applied for benefits through the new law.

By Leo Shane III

9 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

11 months ago

Claims of burn pit exposure pour in as vets seek PACT Act benefits

Advocates have lamented that too many serious problems believed linked to burn pit exposure were being ignored by VA leaders because of incomplete science.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

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