Burn pits are areas devoted to open-air combustion of trash that are associated with combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries to which American troops have been deployed following the attack on 9/11. Millions of service members and Veterans have potentially been exposed to open-air areas with uncontrolled combustion of waste. Chemicals, human waste, paint, fuel, … [Read more...]
VA Cost of Living Increase 2022 Promises Vets Better Standard of Living
Recently, lawmakers took action to ensure that there will be a VA cost of living increase. 2022 will see Veterans receiving more federal benefits, and their checks will receive the same increase as Social Security payouts. There is a 5.9% increase in the cost of living adjustment for 2022, which will lead to a significant increase in VA disability rates and monthly … [Read more...]