Thousands of vets seeks toxic exposure benefits, health care
Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, speaks at a June 7, 2022, press conference on legislation to provide health care for veterans exposed to burn pits.
(JENNIFER SHUTT, States Newsroom)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims at the fastest rate in its history, hoping to avoid a significant backlog as hundreds of thousands of veterans apply for health care and benefits under the landmark toxic exposure law Congress passed earlier this year...
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