In raw numbers, more than 1 million claims ... pit exposure. Now, the law requires the VA to assume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit or other toxic exposure ...

Veterans Affairs officials have now approved more than 1 million ... the claims, officials said. The department has also conducted more than 5.4 million toxic exposure screenings over the last ...

Exposure to hazardous substances-whether through inhalation, skin contact, or accidental ingestion-can result in immediate injury or lead to chronic medical conditions over time. In such cases ...