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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2010 · 1H 1M

Toxic Warfare: The Hidden Crisis of Military Burn Pits

from Exposed Vet Productions · host J Basser

Dr. Doug Rokke exposes the devastating health effects of burn pits and toxic exposures on military personnel, revealing a pattern of denial by the Department of Defense and VA despite overwhelming evidence.• Over 600,000 US casualties from disease and non-battle injuries related to toxic exposures from burn pits and other sources• Burn pits contain hazardous compounds including trichloroethylene, benzene, lead, uranium, and dozens of other toxic materials• The military has known about these dangers since at least 1999, with published documentation (USA CHPPM TG-238) identifying the hazards• Veterans face a wide range of health problems: 50% with PTSD, 40% with neurological issues, 23% with respiratory problems, 34% with digestive disorders• VA and DoD leaders consistently deny connections between toxic exposures and illnesses despite their own internal documentation proving otherwise• Similar patterns of denial have occurred with Agent Orange, depleted uranium, and atomic testing exposures throughout military history• Individual veterans must fight for their care while officials who knew of the dangers face no accountability• Civilian populations in war zones suffer even more severely from these toxic exposures with little to no medical supportTune in live every Thursday at 7 PM EST and join the conversation! Click here to listen and chat with us. Visit J Basser's Exposed Vet Productions (Formerly Exposed Vet Radioshow) YouTube page by clicking here.

Dr. Doug Rokke exposes the devastating health effects of burn pits and toxic exposures on military personnel, revealing a pattern of denial by the Department of Defense and VA despite overwhelming evidence. • Over 600,000 US casualties from disease and non-battle injuries related to toxic exposures from burn pits and other sources • Burn pits contain hazardous compounds including trichloroethylene, benzene, lead, uranium, and dozens of other toxic materials • The military has known about the...

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