President Biden has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding benefits to veterans who have developed certain respiratory cancers because of their links to exposure to toxic burn pits. The VA confirmed they are adding nine burn pit-related respiratory cancers to the list of military service-connected disabilities. The move will make victims … [Read more...] about Biden Announces Expansion of Veterans Benefits for Burn Pit Victims
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Veteran Health Benefits: Understanding Priority Groups
Veterans are eligible for healthcare through the US Department of Veterans Affairs if they have a history of active duty in military, naval, or air service. While the VA's veteran health benefits could be better, they can still help cover the cost of service-connected injuries and disabilities. These benefits could boost veterans' quality of life after they return … [Read more...] about Veteran Health Benefits: Understanding Priority Groups
House Passes Major New Veteran Bill, Will Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care
The House of Representatives just passed a bill to automatically enroll eligible vets into the VA health care system. The bill is known as the Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act, and it passed with a vote of 265-163. Currently veterans are required to proactively apply for health care benefits at the VA. But the new bill would make it so eligible veterans are … [Read more...] about House Passes Major New Veteran Bill, Will Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care