Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits
Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.
Veterans
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.
New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.
Toxic exposure bill nears finish line with House approval
The measure will extend health care and disability benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
Here are the veterans who will benefit from Congress’ sweeping toxic exposure bill
Veterans who served in Afghanistan, the first Gulf War, Vietnam and numerous other overseas locations could see new benefits under the plan.
Despite cost, veterans’ toxic exposure bill gains bipartisan backing
Most Senate Republicans voted for plans to move the legislation despite an estimated cost of more than $278 billion over the next 10 years.
Deal on toxic exposure bill includes more VA staff, dozens of new VA medical clinics
The sweeping bill could be one of the most expensive and most impactful veterans policy measures approved by Congress in years.
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislation
The measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.
Nine respiratory cancers added to list of illnesses presumed caused by burn pit smoke
The move follows promises by the administration to increase the number of burn pit illnesses eligible for benefits.
Senate leaders promise vote on expanding benefits for burn pit victims
The sweeping bill has been stalled in the Senate over concerns related to cost and potential workload burdens on Veterans Affairs workers.
