Recognizing the immense challenges faced by veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service, the U.S. government has implemented the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT Act).
This law significantly expands …
The United States military has long been regarded for its bravery and sacrifice. However, the dangers faced by our service members extend far beyond the battlefield. For many veterans, the effects of toxic exposures during their service have become a …
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits to help former military members receive medical care, supplement their income, receive educational training, and more. Its disability benefits program provides compensation for veterans who suffered a military-related or service-connected disability.…
Military members understand the risks that they are taking when they enlist in the armed forces. They understand the heightened threat of severe injury and even death and undertake this risk to protect others. However, what many people often overlook …
Members of the U.S. military risk their lives every day. However, these dangers extend far beyond foreign or domestic enemies. Many military members and their families have been exposed to toxic substances during their service, from dangerous burn pit fumes …
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several types of benefits for the millions of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The family members of these veterans are also eligible for certain benefits, both during their loved ones’ …
Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps base camp that encompasses 156,000 acres. Used to train Marines and sailors, thousands of military members and their families have called this military home since it was built …
