Senate Broadens Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Noxious Chemicals

The Senate passed legislation to expand healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans, especially those exposed to noxious chemicals

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The legislation approved in the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 84 to 14 expands by two dozen the number of health conditions and diseases the Department of Veterans Affairs will consider related to military service, streamlining

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