Only a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied. More than 15,000 troops who served at the Uzbekistan base may have been exposed to a host of toxic chemicals. Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination. A federal judge recently told 3M that it may not use “bad faith manipulation” to avoid its responsibility in earplug lawsuits. The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims. The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act. The lawsuit alleges that the contract violated the Military Lending Act. The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive. FOIA requests were originally filed back in May. New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies. Load More
