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Officials argue that COVID relief funding is needed to pay for treatment that has been delayed during the pandemic.

"More than 213K vets have reported respiratory diseases, cancers and other health problems to the VA's burn pits registry."

Scammers have already stolen the identities of those who have done so.

The Justice Department has charged Kenneth Ritchey with conspiracy to defraud the United States, among other charges.

Denis McDonough, nominated to helm the government's second largest department, laid out his priorities if he gets confirmed.

The research also discovered that the exposed vets were diagnosed an average of 15 months earlier than non-exposed veterans.

The study could pave the way for sick veterans to get accelerated access to medical care and disability benefits from the VA.

The announcement applies only to those enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs' family caregiver program.

"The time for radical change and innovation at the VA is right now, and it starts with the new secretary."

High-risk Department of Veterans Affairs health workers, older vets and minorities will be the first to be offered a vaccine.