April 4, 2019 Press Release
Legislation Requires Department of Veterans’ Affairs to
Cover Health Conditions Linked to PFAS Chemical Contamination on Military Bases
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
(D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and
members of the PFAS Task Force today introduced legislation to ensure that
veterans and their families exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) chemicals at military installations get the health care
services and benefits they need through the U.S. Department of Veterans’
Affairs (VA).
The Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) would
require the VA to cover treatment for any health condition found to be
associated with exposure to PFAS exposure. Under this bill, illnesses connected
to PFAS exposure will also be considered a service-connected disability, making
veterans exposed to PFAS eligible for disability payments and medical treatment
from the VA.
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