Latest "burn pit registry" stories

Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say

The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Benefits for burn pit illnesses, hypertension from Agent Orange would be granted under new plan

The ambitious legislative package is expected to be formally unveiled next week.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Supreme Court rejects appeal from veterans in burn pit lawsuit against KBR, Halliburton

The ruling means that private companies involved in burn pit operations will likely not face punishment for their role.

5 years ago

Veterans fear Congress has forgotten about the military’s burn pit problems

They're pushing for new legislation to require better monitoring into health problems related to burn pit exposure.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Burn pits downrange caused lung disease in service members, court rules

Service members and contractors who worked around burn pits downrange, and later suffered from lung and respiratory issues, may soon get a breath of fresh air.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

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