Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense trainingResearchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.By Todd South8 weeks ago
Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefitsInvestigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo8 months ago
Blue Water Vietnam veterans are getting benefits payouts, but not always the right amount A VA watchdog found an estimated $37 million in overpayments and underpayments connected to the cases.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
New disability benefits for burn pit victims may still take time to processVeterans Affairs leaders still need to finalize rules regarding the benefits change, which could affect millions of individuals.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
For first time, some burn pit victims will get presumptive status for disability benefitsAn estimated 3.5 million veterans suffered some burn pit exposure overseas during deployments in the last 20 years.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Connecticut town honors veterans exposed to Agent OrangeThe U.S. military halted the use of Agent Orange in 1971. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has since recognized more than a dozen diseases it presumes to be connected with exposure to the chemical.3 years ago
VA to start processing Vietnam vets’ claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoningIndividuals suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism will be able to receive disability payments for their conditions.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Benefits for burn pit illnesses, hypertension from Agent Orange would be granted under new plan The ambitious legislative package is expected to be formally unveiled next week.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Sweeping health and benefits changes could come soon for vets suffering toxic exposure ills The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman said he wants a comprehensive legislative plan on the issue by the end of May.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
It’s time to solve the puzzle for veterans exposed to toxic hazardsHope for veterans exposed to toxic exposures is on the horizon with multiple legislative solutions, say the authors of this commentary.By Stephen “Butch” Whitehead, Hal Roesch II and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Michael Linnington3 years ago
Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the militaryChlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.By Harm Venhuizen3 years ago
VA secretary promises ‘urgency’ in implementing new Agent Orange presumptive benefits rulesBut Denis McDonough did not offer a specific timeline on when veterans will see changes put in place.By Leo Shane III3 years ago