More than half of England’s army veterans have health problems – report | Military

More than half of England’s army veterans have experienced mental or physical health issues since returning to civilian life, and some are reluctant to share their experiences, a survey has revealed. The survey of 4,910 veterans, commissioned jointly by the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), found that 55%… Continue reading More than half of England’s army veterans have health problems – report | Military

‘Atomic veterans’ overwhelmingly denied benefits for illnesses related to radiation exposure during service

Brownell was diagnosed in 2001 with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that forms in the white blood cells and affects parts of the body’s immune system. It is considered a presumptive disease, meaning Brownell doesn’t have to submit a radiation dose estimate. But Brownell said he hasn’t yet received a response from the VA to a… Continue reading ‘Atomic veterans’ overwhelmingly denied benefits for illnesses related to radiation exposure during service

Biden In Utah To Mark Anniversary Of PACT Act Expanding Veterans Benefits

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden will mark the first anniversary of a law that is delivering the largest expansion of veterans benefits in decades on Thursday by showcasing the bipartisan PACT Act in the company of Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox. The Democratic president and GOP governor will visit the George E.… Continue reading Biden In Utah To Mark Anniversary Of PACT Act Expanding Veterans Benefits