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About $12 billion in veterans benefits are expected to be paid out June 1, the same day the Treasury Department has named as the earliest
day an unprecedented default could happen if Congress doesn't act to avoid it. A default would likely delay those benefits, but for how long would depend on the Treasury's next move after a default. At issue is the U.S. debt ceiling or debt limit, which is the amount of money the Treasury can borrow in order to pay the nation's bills. The exact timing of the day the Treasury runs out of cash, is a moving target since it depends on how much tax revenue comes in, but Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned it could happen as soon as June 1.
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NASA releases exposure tracker tool for War on Terror veterans
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Researchers will use NASA satellite data in their search for possible connections between GWOT veterans' illnesses and their locations during deployment. This tool can create charts and files of monthly air pollution
concentration at 1,200 bases in Southwest Asia since 2002. Data will be used to identify veterans potentially affected by the pollutants and research associations between certain toxins and ailments veterans face.
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Burn pit presumptive conditions list
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Since the passing of the PACT Act in Aug. 2022, there are now 33 conditions on the list of presumptive conditions related to burn pits. The VA assumes that there are certain conditions linked to the unique circumstances
of a veteran's military service. If you're diagnosed with a presumptive condition, you do not need to prove the medical nexus (connection) between your condition and your service to be eligible for VA compensation.
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National cemeteries host Memorial Day ceremonies
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The public is invited to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at more than 130 national cemeteries to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. All VA national cemeteries will be open Memorial Day weekend
from dawn to dusk. Cemeteries with full staffs typically conduct wreath-laying ceremonies accompanied by patriotic speeches, music, a moment of silence, and the playing of Taps. The public can also honor a fallen solider by leaving a tribute on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site.
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Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a
financial settlement from the U.S. government.
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How to Check the Status of Your VA Claim: Everything You Need to Know
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