Marine veteran wins battle for burn pit-related medical retirement
Kevin Lloyd, a Marine veteran who died of cancer on the eve of the Corps’ 250th birthday, won his battle for benefits for his surviving sons.
By Patricia Kime
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VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer
The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.
Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves
A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.
By Karen Jowers
Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, vets face cancer without VA help
A proposed VA rule would allow compensation to veterans for Agent Orange exposure at 17 U.S. bases, but some say certain bases are missing.
By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, Daily Montanan