The sacrifices of military personnel often extend beyond the battlefield, and for many veterans, the challenges persist long after their service. For a unique group known as atomic veterans, the risks they faced during service are unlike any other. But what is an atomic veteran, and how government recognize atomic veterans? Let us explore who
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Best Compensation for Veterans Exposed at Bikini Atoll
Nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands left devastating effects on the lives of Atomic Veterans who served in the area. Many were exposed to harmful levels of radiation directly impacting their health and wellbeing. Today, efforts to address the harm focus on compensation programs like the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). If
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Atomic veterans are military members who were part of nuclear tests. They also include those who worked in areas with radiation exposure during their service. Many of them did not fully know the risks they were facing at the time. Years later, the health problems caused by this exposure have become clear. The U.S.
Read MoreAre You an Atomic Veteran and Entitled to Compensation?
Serving in the military is a brave choice that comes with many risks and sacrifices. One risk that many people didn’t know about when serving during World War II and the Cold War was exposure to atomic tests. Someone affected by this risk is known as an atomic veteran. If you or someone you know
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