Veterans Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos Exposure Risks. A surprise military attack on Pearl Harbor by 360 Japanese warplanes seventy-five years ago, left 2,403 Americans dead and wounded 1,178 others. The United States officially entered World War II on that day. Along with those killed and injured on December 7, 1941, over 10,000 veterans were exposed to high … [Read more...]
Veterans Administration Scandal Leads to Whistleblower Claims of Retaliation
Alleged retaliation against 37 whistleblowers The U.S. Office of the Special Counsel announced last week that it is investigating alleged retaliation against 37 whistleblowers in the Department of Veterans Affairs, including a case in which a worker was suspended after complaining about improper scheduling procedures. In a press … [Read more...]
4th VA Patient Has HIV
Veterans Tested Positive in HIV. The number of veterans who have tested positive for HIV and other life-threatening pathogens following shoddy colonoscopies and endoscopies at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals has risen from three to four this week. Now, the Associated Press (AP) is reporting that the Department of Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
Veterans to Get Chantix Suicide Warning
Chantix Suicide Warning. About 32,000 veterans taking Chantix will soon receive a warning that the stop-smoking drug is linked to suicidal behavior. The decision by the Veterans Administration (VA) comes after ABC News aired an investigative report which revealed that veterans enrolled in a Chantix trial - all diagnosed … [Read more...]
Agent Orange study to show significant damage
Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange May Suffered Genetic Damage. A report out today was expected to show that all New Zealand Vietnam War veterans exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange may have suffered genetic damage. The Massey University study is also expected to show that the genetic damage caused by exposure to toxins … [Read more...]
City, state veterans leaders seek munitions study
Munitions Study About Impact Of Depleted Uranium On Veterans. During a campaign stop in Bristol, U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman said he may try to amend a defense spending bill next week to add money for a study about the impact of depleted uranium munitions on the health of veterans. "We need an independent study," the Connecticut … [Read more...]
