The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act gives atomic veterans sickened by U.S. nuclear tests the opportunity to apply for compensation that can help pay for medical treatment, other expenses, or simply offer recognition of the harms they suffered.
By KEITH KIEFER, STARS AND STRIPES • November 2, 2023 https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2023-11-02/america-nuclear-arsenal-cost-veterans-11917578.html Congress is still working to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, a more than $800 billion piece of legislation that funds our nation’s military as well as programs for members of our military. But this year, for the first time, the NDAA could include justice for veterans…