Burn Pits

Military veterans who were exposed to dangerous chemicals can now directly enroll in VA health care without first applying for benefits, eight years earlier than the 2022 PACT Act originally called for. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called the move "simple justice."

A long-term study out of Northwell Health hopes to shed light on an array of vague symptoms that can affect veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of NY urged veterans to get their applications in — and to reapply if they were denied in the past. She says as many as 3 million might be missing out on VA benefits through the PACT Act.

Veterans who got sick from burn pits, Agent Orange and other harmful toxins can file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs any time — but they must apply by Wednesday, Aug. 9 for retroactive benefits.

Suffolk County officials joined Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) at the VFW in Westhampton Beach to urge local veterans harmed by toxic exposure overseas to apply for health and disability benefits.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met with veterans on Tuesday to discuss how a new law will help service members who were exposed to dangerous toxins during their service.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is outraged that Congress failed to pass legislation to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to help millions of sick veterans who were exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits. The bill would expand health and disability benefits to veterans and make the claims process easier.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is hoping the Senate votes this week on legislation that helps veterans who became sick after exposure to toxic burn pits.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced legislation that would provide relief to military veterans exposed to radiation and cancer-causing chemicals.