Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange, Radiation, Toxic Water Included in Landmark Burn Pit Bill

Jun 16, 2022 | Patricia Kime, Military.com
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In addition to improving access to benefits for post-9/11 veterans exposed to burn pits, the sweeping toxic exposure legislation approved 84-14 by the Senate on Thursday will add two new conditions to the Department of Veterans Affairs' list of Agent Orange-related illnesses and expand benefits for veterans sickened by radiation or poisoned water in certain geographic locations.