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Beginning March 5, millions of U.S. veterans will be eligible for VA healthcare under an accelerated effort to provide benefits and services to those exposed to toxic substances while serving.
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Millions of veterans exposed to toxins will be eligible for VA healthcare on March 5

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The VA announced that all veterans who have served in a combat zone since the Vietnam War, as well as those who participated in training or operations and came into contact with hazardous materials, will be able to enroll in VA healthcare starting March 5. Veterans are not required to have a service-connected disability or file a compensation claim to be eligible for VA care.

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VA will no longer send veterans' benefits to multiple bank accounts

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Under new anti-fraud measures, veterans will no longer be able to use multiple bank accounts for different VA benefits. If veterans fail to consolidate their bank accounts by April 20, department processors will begin sending all of the benefits to a single account.

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More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA healthcare

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Fort Campbell’s Army hospital in Tennessee will open its doors to veteran patients for the first time next month. This is part of a series of partnerships between military and VA medical facilities that officials hope will make healthcare easier to access. Demands for VA medical care have increased in recent years, especially with the expansion of healthcare eligibility through legislation like the PACT Act. VA Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health Operations Al Montoya said identifying and utilizing extra space at Defense Department locations provides a potential solution to those problems, placing care options closer to where many veterans live.

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How the rhinitis VA rating works

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Runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes are irritating symptoms many people experience from time to time. When these symptoms become persistent, and you find yourself reaching for tissues daily or staying indoors to avoid airborne allergens, you may be suffering from rhinitis. If you’re a veteran with a rhinitis diagnosis that is connected to your military service, you may be eligible for a rhinitis VA rating.

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Bard PowerPortβ„’ lawsuit

If you or someone you know has experienced infection, blood clotting, cardiac arrhythmia, or other serious health issues due to a PowerPortβ„’ migrating, fracturing, or leaking in the body 90 days or more after it was implanted, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit against Bard.Β 

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