Over 1 Million Claims Related to Toxic Exposure Granted Under New Veterans Law
Before the law, the Department of Veterans Affairs denied 70% of disability claims that involved burn pit exposure.
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Before the law, the Department of Veterans Affairs denied 70% of disability claims that involved burn pit exposure.
The law requires the VA to assume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit or other toxic exposure without veterans having to prove the link.
Community members are invited to honor those who have fallen at three events on Whidbey Island.
President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he's helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.