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VA: Disability claims for conditions caused by particulate matter exposure will now be processed on ‘presumptive basis’

VA: Disability claims for conditions caused by particulate matter exposure will now be processed on ‘presumptive basis’

by Christian Southards | Aug 2, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that it is now processing disability claims relating to particulate matter exposure. Specifically, the VA says disability claims for chronic asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis will now be processed on a “presumptive...
If passed, Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021 aims to make it easier for veterans exposed to airborne toxins to receive VA medical benefits

If passed, Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021 aims to make it easier for veterans exposed to airborne toxins to receive VA medical benefits

by Christian Southards | Jun 9, 2021

On May 26, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) unveiled the Honoring our PACT Act of 2021, which consolidates a bipartisan effort in Congress to prioritize care for veterans that have been exposed to airborne toxins during military...

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