Article Title: Act expanded for burn pit related cancer; Eases burden of proof for certain cancers
Article Excerpt: "...The new step lowers the burden for veterans deployed to the Middle East during the Gulf War and after 9/11 to prove certain cancers are related to their service. If they are approved for disability benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fully covers their related cancer treatment. ..."
Reference Source: www.usatoday.com