Feb

New Burn Pit Bills Signed into Law

Lawmakers have recently passed a pair of bills that aim to address the military’s use of toxic burn pits. This new burn pit legislation included 2 bills that were signed into law on December 28, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2022. New Burn Pit Legislation The bills are: H.R. 4397 […]

Jan

11

Biden Signs Two New Bills Addressing Burn Pits

News and Press, Veterans Law

President Biden has signed two bills into law that address the military’s use of toxic burn pits as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The bills – authored by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – will expand the Burn Pits Registry and enhance training on the health effects of burn pits. For years, U.S. […]

Sep

21

Jon Stewart Leads Renewed Fight for Burn Pit Victims

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A familiar face is back on Capitol Hill fighting for Veterans Benefits. Jon Stewart, former host of “The Daily Show” and notable Veterans advocate; is back in Washington leading a renewed fight for Burn Pit Victim Benefits. At a press conference on Tuesday, Stewart was joined by numerous families of deceased and dying veterans […]

Jul

16

Burn Pit Registry

Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press, Veterans Law

Jim Fausone Veteran Disability Lawyer It seems like the DOD and VA fight the most obvious and necessary things. Think about the atomic registry, the Gulf War registry, AO registry, etc. This time it’s the burn pits our men and women were exposed to inIraq andAfghanistan. Over objections from the VA, a House panel voted last […]