Pit

New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan

[ad_1] A surprise deal on health care and environmental policies announced by Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday afternoon produced an unexpected…

2 years ago

Benefits for cancers believed caused by burn pit exposure likely won’t start before summer 2022

[ad_1] Disability payouts for new conditions related to burn pit smoke and other combat zone toxic exposure incidents likely won’t…

2 years ago

VA Secretary promises quicker action on burn pit benefits, veteran suicide

[ad_1] Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says he feels personal urgency to speed up efforts to help veterans suffering…

2 years ago

Benefits for military burn pit victims could expand dramatically under White House plan

[ad_1] President Joe Biden is directing Veterans Affairs officials to revamp how they evaluate and approve veterans disability claims related…

2 years ago

Veteran exposed to toxic burn pit smoke dies of cancer after misdiagnosis lawsuit settlement

[ad_1] HARTFORD, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont soldier who was exposed to smoke from pits used to burn waste while…

2 years ago

Burn Pit Claim Assistance

[ad_1] The NVLSP launched its Burn Claim Assistance program:  Details at the NVLSP website: Burn Pit Claim AssistanceThe 5, 10,…

3 years ago

In interview with Jon Stewart, Veterans Affairs chief says he’s ‘frustrated’ over slow pace of burn pit benefits

[ad_1] Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said he is “frustrated” by his department’s slow pace of expanding benefits for military…

3 years ago

In interview with Jon Stewart, SECVA says he’s ‘frustrated’ over slow pace of burn pit benefits

[ad_1] Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said he is “frustrated” by his department’s slow pace of expanding benefits for military…

3 years ago

New disability benefits for burn pit victims may still take time to process

[ad_1] Correction: Due to incomplete information from the Department of Veterans Affairs, an earlier version of this story gave an…

3 years ago

New disability benefits for burn pit victims may still take months to process

[ad_1] Veterans Affairs officials expect to publish new rules granting presumptive benefits status for military burn pit victims as early…

3 years ago