Vietnam vet’s widow wins dispute with Navy over prescription billHer husband died in 1999 from cancer linked to Agent Orange.By Lana Ferguson, The Island Packet via the AP3 years ago
Lawmakers, lawsuit want VA to reconsider delays for ‘blue water’ veterans claimsVA officials can wait until January to start paying out the claims, but advocates want action sooner.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signatureThe measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Lawmakers hope for swift action this year on ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefitsBoth leaders of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee are trying to revive the legislative effort that stalled last month.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
New in 2019: Advocates hope to reignite debate over long-term effects of burn pitsVeterans worry that the public still doesn't understand the long-term health effects of exposure to the waste fires.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
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