An opening exists for more inclusivity in the Burn Pits Bill H.R. 2372 which streamlines the process for obtaining VA benefits for burn pits and other toxic waste exposures. The bill is directed at those service members who were exposed to contaminates, especially in burn pits, where diseases appear years later because a latency period exists before disease detection.
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It has been a while since I have taken the time to sit down…
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My husband was stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1977 thru 1980. We lived in…
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I’m subject to disabling autonomic nervous system disorders, diseases & problems. Exposed to toxins…
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I was stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1971-1975. In 1979, I was diagnosed with…
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I am subject to disabling autonomic nervous system disorders, diseases & problems due to…
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When I first started this endeavor four years ago when my husband was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure, I never thought it could become worse. To say the least it has.
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The topic in this brief article is very personal to me. Recently, a member of our family endured a very long hospital stay as a result of something that happened out of the blue. While they have made a full recovery, the experience of living inside of our nation’s healthcare system was eye-opening to say the least. My observations, and lessons learned, during this experience have led me to write about the critical importance of patient advocacy.
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The VA continues to muddle through year after year without much change. The ongoing systemic failures within the government agency continue despite a change at the helm with the appointment of Robert McDonald just over one year ago.