WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- "Among the so-called invisible wounds of war are those brought home
by troops that may not manifest for a decade or more," said John Rowan,
National President of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). "Tragically,
these wounds may be passed on genetically to the progeny of our nation's
warriors, as we are well acquainted with having been exposed to Agent
Orange."
"Therefore
we welcome the introduction of S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and
Military Family Support Act of 2013, which has just been introduced by
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). This legislation would establish
within the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for the
diagnosis, treatment, and research of the health conditions of the
progeny of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service in
the Armed Forces, and to provide diagnostic treatment and care to them,"
Rowan said.
"VVA
strongly supports this bill, which reflects positively on one of our
foremost legislative goals. Not only will its enactment help achieve a
measure of justice for the innocent victims of the use of toxic
substances in times of war, but it offers significant opportunities for
scientific research into the intergenerational effects of these toxic
chemicals," noted Rowan. This legislation would also establish an Office
of Extramural Research, to award grants to reputable scientists and
epidemiologists to conduct research on wounds, illnesses, injuries, and
other conditions suffered by individuals as a result of exposure to
toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces.
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