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Reassessment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

In response to concerns over possible adverse effects of exposures to emissions from open burn pits used in Southwest Asia military operations, Congress passed PL 112-260, §201, which directed the ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Government denies health benefits for most U.S. troops who blame illnesses on burn pits

RALEIGH -- Thousands of American troops say they're in poor health due to an unexpected part of their service. "I have a stomach issue now, but am I going to get cancer? Am I going to get emphysema?" ...
fox17online

Biden takes actions to support veterans exposed to environmental hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his first Veterans Day in office, President Joe Biden announced several actions his administration is taking to support veterans and service members who may have encountered ...
KSAT

Army veteran’s ‘Hill to Die On’ artwork sheds light on health risks from burn pits

SAN ANTONIO – For one U.S. Army veteran, art is a way to give back. His paintbrush and vision are his new weapons after serving his country during the global war on terrorism. Abraham “Ghost” Cazares ...
EurekAlert!

Study links burn pit smoke exposure to increased lung particle burden in post-9/11 veterans

DENVER - A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health provides quantitative evidence linking burn pit smoke exposure during military deployment to increases in harmful carbon-based ...