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New burn pit report: Lung disease, high blood pressure common in exposed vets

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Written by Andrew Finkelstein | Last Updated: June 17, 2021

 By Patricia Kime:  Troops who worked at burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those exposed to multiple dust storms during war-zone deployments, have higher rates of common respiratory illnesses like asthma and emphysema, as well as rare lung disorders, according to data drawn from the Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Read more here:  http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/benefits/health-care/2015/07/22/new-burn-pit-report-lung-disease-high-blood-pressure-common-exposed-vets/30517071/

Andrew Finkelstein

Mr. Finkelstein is the Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP. He has become a noted consumer activist through his representation of injured individuals against corporate wrongdoers and irresponsible parties. An accomplished litigator, Mr. Finkelstein has represented Plaintiffs in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases. He has successfully handled dozens of multi-million dollar cases.