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VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care

VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care

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...
VA’s 2025 Proposal Spending Plan Increases Disability Compensation But Will Reduce Staff

VA’s 2025 Proposal Spending Plan Increases Disability Compensation But Will Reduce Staff

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 3, 2024

The VA is proposing a $369.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year. Despite the increased overall budget, the VA anticipates a reduction in staff numbers for 2025. The budget proposal includes an allocation of nearly $25 billion...
AI-Powered Study Investigates Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure on Veterans

AI-Powered Study Investigates Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure on Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 9, 2024

  In an effort to better understand and address the health impacts of burn pit exposure on Veterans, a new long-term study is using artificial intelligence and wearable monitors to collect real-time health data. The study focuses on Veterans who were exposed to...
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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