by Rikki Almanza | Jan 3, 2025
Effective today, January 2, the VA has expanded the list of cancers presumed to be service-connected for Veterans exposed to toxic substances in specific locations during the Gulf War and subsequent conflicts to include genitourinary cancers. This decision will...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 25, 2024
The VA has announced plans to investigate the connection between kidney cancer and exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAs, which are often found on military bases. PFAs, among a group of compounds referred to as “forever chemicals” because of...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 5, 2024
Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a $15 million bill to fund research into birth defects and health conditions affecting the children and grandchildren of Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during military service. The “Molly R....
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 4, 2024
A recent study led by UC Irvine has made significant progress in understanding Gulf War illness, GWI, a chronic condition affecting Veterans who served in the 1990–1991 Gulf War. The research identifies gut microbiome imbalances as a key factor in GWI, laying the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 2, 2024
The VA has redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, Burn Pit Research Registry, to better understand, research, and improve treatment for health issues affecting Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service. This registry...
by Rikki Almanza | May 17, 2024
“The Keeper,” an upcoming movie hitting theaters nationwide on Memorial Day, portrays the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Army Veteran George Eshleman, played by Angus Benfield. The film, based on true events, follows Eshleman as he embarks on a mission...
