VA to provide disability benefits for related diseases at Camp Lejeune; Video series highlights Veterans Stories

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[VIDEO] VA’s The American Veteran highlights Veterans stories

This month, VA is re-launching its award-winning video series, The American Veteran. Each episode will include information on benefits or products as well as stories from Veterans and links to resources.

VA to provide disability benefits for related diseases

VA’s rule establishes a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

VA’s Center for Minority Veterans looks to increase participation in the Million Veteran Program

Historically, minorities have been under-represented in clinical trials. CMV is in the midst of a campaign last to increase the participation of minority Veterans in the VA’s Million Veteran Program.

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