The delivery of benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins from military service reached a milestone, with the Department of Veterans Affairs announcing one million claims totaling $5.7 billion have been awarded to former service members.
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About 888,000 veterans and survivors in all 50 states received disability benefits under the 2022 law, which helps them get key benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
The delivery of benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins from military service reached a milestone Tuesday, with the Department of Veterans Affairs announcing one million claims totaling $5.7 billion have been awarded to former service members.