Latest "burn pits" stories

Concern about military toxic exposure injuries remains high among vets

Roughly four in 10 veterans think they may have been exposed to harmful chemicals or toxic conditions during their time in the service.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Biden campaign ad to feature burn pit advocates, highlight PACT Act

Veterans care is expected to be a major theme in the president's re-election bid.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deployments

Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Army vet at center of burn pits fight wins $2.5 million verdict

Le Roy Torres lost his job as a Texas state trooper after suffering injuries from burn pit smoke in Iraq.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Deadline nears for recent combat vets to secure free VA health care

The provision is another benefit included in the PACT Act signed into law last summer.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Just hours left for vets to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefits

The original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

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