“That’s an impressive accomplishment, and everyone involved with...

“That’s an impressive accomplishment, and everyone involved with the Veterans Affairs committees deserves credit,” Chanin Nuntavong, American Legion executive director for Government Affairs, said as he opened the special event. “But there is always more we can and must do to reach those still in need. Efforts are underway to efficiently triage veterans exposed to burn pits and experiencing symptoms. New and emerging FDA-approved technology can evaluate lung function more quickly and more cost effectively than traditional methods, and help streamline the process for those in need of medical care.”

Retired Army Col. Steve Miska, executive director of the PACT Act for VA, explained that the department’s role is to work in collaboration with partners like The American Legion and screen as many veterans as possible. “We are very focused on the toxic exposure space,” he said. “We’re not going to stop until we get it right.”

So “efforts are underway”…