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DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law

The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 months ago

Did polluted Fort Ord make veterans ill? They demand answers.

AP’s review of public documents shows the Army knew that chemicals had been improperly dumped at Fort Ord for decades.

By Juliet Linderman and Jason Dearen

15 months ago

Veteran exposed to toxic burn pit smoke dies of cancer after misdiagnosis lawsuit settlement

While serving overseas, Wesley Black said he frequently breathed in smoke from pits used to incinerate human and medical waste, plastic water bottles, ammunition and chemicals on military bases.

19 months ago

The list of military sites with suspected ‘forever chemicals’ contamination has grown

But the Pentagon did not say where the sites are or the extent of the contamination, if any.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Senators ramp up pressure on proposed Agent Orange presumptive conditions

Democrats took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to press for a decision on new Agent Orange presumptives.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options

Tricare is the only national payer that does not cover preventative screening with 3D mammography, according to the senators.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago