Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuriesThe findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
OpinionI sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VAThe impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.By Dan Clare3 months ago
VA sees record rise in benefits delivery, but promises even more VA Secretary Denis McDonough promises he'll continue the recent push to get more veterans enrolled in health care, benefits programs.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victimsThe move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Report: Vets wait decades for help on military toxic exposure issuesAdvocates are pushing for reforms after finding that vets average a three-decade wait for full help with toxic exposure conditions.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passageMore than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
