


Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right away
The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.

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VA starting work on terminally ill vets’ PACT Act claims immediately
The move could speed up benefits for about 2,500 veterans.

Will Biden award the Medal of Freedom to burn pit activists?
Advocates have called for some prominent leaders of the effort to be recognized with the nation's highest civilian honor.

New VA toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8
The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive.

Nearly 113K claims already filed for PACT Act benefits
VA officials have urged all vets who believe they are eligible for the new benefits to apply soon.

Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.

Vets can apply for all PACT Act benefits now after VA speeds up law
Congress said officials could wait until 2026 to handle some claims, but White House officials have ordered VA to move faster.

Reflecting on burn pits after the passage of the PACT Act
Kelly Kennedy, War Horse managing editor, was the first reporter to cover burn pits and the resulting illnesses in service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Biden signs burn pit exposure health bill into law
Biden called the PACT Act one of the most important changes to veteran support policies in decades.

Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the bill boosting health and disability benefits for veterans into law on Wednesday.

Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?
Some portions of the sweeping veterans policy measure will go into effect as soon as it becomes law. Others will take years.

Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the sweeping plan into law in coming days.

Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
Republicans have accused Democrats of making new changes to complicate the sweeping veterans policy measure, but the budget issues they cite have been in the bill for months.

Vets holding around-the-clock protest outside Capitol to push for new toxic exposure bill
The move comes after Senate Republicans blocked the legislation earlier this week.

Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
"We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”

New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.

Toxic exposure bill nears finish line with House approval
The measure will extend health care and disability benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
