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 III3 months 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 Clare6 months ago
VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancerThe move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancerAdm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.13 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 III13 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 III14 months ago
