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Officials Tell Military Vets That Burn Pit Injuries Now Covered by Their VA Health Coverage

Air Force Senior Airman Frances Gavalis tosses unserviceable uniform items into a burn pit, March 10, 2008.
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Air Force Senior Airman Frances Gavalis tosses unserviceable uniform items into a burn pit, March 10, 2008.

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is starting outreach efforts to veterans in the region who may benefit from new federal legislation.

Last August, President Biden signed a law that ensures that veterans who were exposed to burn pits and toxic exposures during military service will receive comprehensive healthcare under new Department of Veteran Affairs criteria.

WHYY’s Marcus Biddle reports.

Read the full story here.

(Original air-date: 4/5/23)

Marcus Biddle is a health equity fellow for WHYY’s “The Pulse.” He joined WHYY in May 2022 after first joining the station as an intern in 2013. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in urban studies. He enjoys quizzo/trivia nights, long hikes, and playing pool. He currently lives in South Philadelphia.