Symptoms of constrictive bronchiolitis are similar to asthma, which makes it hard to diagnose. The disease is now on the VA’s list of presumptive conditions associated with exposure to burn pits.
PACT Act Benefits Toxic-Exposed Veterans
The PACT Act expands access to VA benefits to U.S. veterans of every era who were exposed to toxins during military service.
Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Would Increase Under These Plans
The VA wants to expand benefits for veterans with 9 rare cancers, and the U.S. House passed a major toxic exposures bill. Here’s a summary of two plans in the national spotlight this week.
What Are Burn Pits?
Open-air burn pits are areas the military uses to dispose of garbage and other materials including toxins.
Infectious Diseases Linked to Veterans of Gulf Wars
These are the nine infectious diseases that the VA associates with service in the Gulf Wars.
VA extends presumptive period for Gulf War Syndrome
The VA added five years to the presumptive period for unexplained disabilities affecting Persian Gulf War veterans. The presumptive period ends Dec. 31, 2026.