Did you know that even if a toxic exposure condition is already service-connected, additional health issues caused by that condition may also be eligible for VA compensation? Many veterans are aware of toxic exposure claims under the PACT Act, but fewer realize that secondary conditions can develop as a result of those service-connected illnesses. Understanding the connection between your primary condition and any resulting complications could make a significant difference in your claim. In this week's Medical Team Monday video, our team discusses: ✅ What secondary conditions are ✅ How toxic exposure-related illnesses can lead to additional disabilities ✅ Common examples of conditions that may be associated with toxic exposures ✅ Why understanding the full picture of your health matters If you've been exposed to burn pits, airborne hazards, contaminated water, or other toxic substances during service, this information is important to know. Watch the video and learn how secondary service connection may apply to your situation. #MedicalTeamMonday #ToxicExposure #PACTAct #VeteransBenefits #VAClaims #ServiceConnected #SecondaryConditions #VeteranSupport #NexusLetter #VeteransHelpingVeterans 🇺🇸 youtu.be/nz8ct5MwFw8?utm_sou…

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It’s important to remember 174 Republicans turned their backs on #Military #Veterans wounded by war and voted NO! on the #PACTAct - including Republicans @TomEmmer #Mn06, @RepFischbach #Mn07 & the pathetic #PPPPete in #Mn08. @IlhanMN voted yes. Actions speak louder than words.

People should never forget 174 Republicans voted to turn their backs to #Military #Veterans wounded by war - and the pathetic #PPPPete in #Mn08 was one of those Gutless Wonders. Never forget. #PACTAct

🇺🇸 Our veterans and military families deserve more than promises, they deserve action. Burn Pits 360 is proud to join UnidosUS and Chicanos Por La Causa for an important community conversation focused on the needs of our veterans, toxic exposure survivors, and the families who continue carrying the invisible wounds of war. From the PACT Act to healthcare access, early screenings, and protecting the future of those who served, these conversations matter. 📍 Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 📅 May 30, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3S6guu4 Together, we continue standing Firewatch for those who sacrificed for this nation. 🇺🇸 #BurnPits360 #PACTAct #Veterans #ToxicExposures #StandFirewatch #UnidosUS #VeteranFamilies #MilitaryFamilies #EdinburgTX

This Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives for this country, and remind ourselves of the work yet to do to honor them, their families, and those who served, as well as those who still deserve transparency and aid from our government. #PACTAct #BurnPits

To be intellectually honest, the Kamala Harris/Biden administration record on veterans is not one dimensional. Supporters point to the PACT Act… and fairly so. The PACT Act was one of the largest expansions of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits in modern history. It addressed burn pits, Agent Orange related presumptions, and expanded eligibility for many veterans and families who spent years fighting bureaucracy. That legislation mattered. And Republicans also helped pass it. But here is where many veterans and military families split from the administration narrative: Veterans do not judge leadership ONLY by legislation passed on paper. They judge by trust, competence, stability, readiness, morale, and outcomes. And the Afghanistan withdrawal shattered confidence for many Americans. Images of chaos at Kabul… Americans and allies scrambling… the Abbey Gate bombing that took 13 U.S. service members… billions in abandoned equipment… those moments became permanently associated with the administration. For many veterans, that was not politics. It was heartbreak. Critics also point to Kamala Harris voting against the FY2019 NDAA, which included military pay raise provisions, along with broader concerns about military priorities drifting toward ideological messaging while recruitment and morale struggled. At the same time, supporters counter with expanded VA claims processing, housing efforts, toxic exposure recognition, and consumer protection work involving veterans harmed by predatory colleges. Both realities exist simultaneously. That is the problem with modern political tribalism: people want saints or villains instead of complicated truth. A veteran living with toxic exposure may genuinely appreciate the PACT Act. Another veteran may never forgive the Afghanistan withdrawal. Both perspectives can exist honestly. What veterans consistently want is not performative patriotism once a year. They want: competent leadership, efficient VA systems, strong national security, stable benefits, mental health support, housing, accountability, and a government that treats military sacrifice as sacred rather than symbolic. America owes veterans more than corny hashtags and staged Memorial Day posts. It owes them results. #Veterans #PACTAct #Afghanistan #MemorialDay #TruthMatters #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

#Argentina 🇦🇷 Sabado 30 de Mayo Travel the world and go to all the marches for animals! @JMilei Please join and help the animals of #Argentina 🇦🇷 with deterrents to senseless cruelty. Copy the great #PACTAct of @realDonaldTrump that prevents crime with deterrents like years in prison. USA puts serial killers of animals in jail for years, decades, even centuries. Animal Cruelty helps no one !

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor every officer who gave their life in service — and we recognize the wounds that don't end in a single moment. Our co-founder, Capt. Le Roy Torres, served two callings: as a U.S. Army Reserve officer and as a Texas State Trooper. He came home from Iraq sick from burn pit exposure. When he could no longer perform his duties the way he once had, the agency he served denied him reasonable workplace accommodations. That moment became a movement. Le Roy and Rosie Torres built Burn Pits 360 and helped lead the fight behind the Honoring Our PACT Act — now expanding care for millions of veterans; many serve dual roles in the military reserve components. This week during National Law Enforcement Week, we hold space for the officers we've lost. We will continue to advocate for them, and their families. Veterans, service members, first responders and families: our independent Toxic Exposure Registry is open to you. Every story strengthens the evidence that drives policy, research and accountability. Be counted, you matter. Register today → bit.ly/4dKE0Fs #PoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #BurnPits360 #PACTAct #ToxicExposure

Honored to share my story and the work of Burn Pits 360 at the 2026 Spring National Troopers Coalition Conference. Veterans who became State Troopers answered the call twice—but toxic exposure follows them home. Thank you Texas DPSOA & NTC. - Le Roy Torres 🇺🇸 #PACTAct #BurnPits

❓IS ANIMAL CRUELTY A FEDERAL FELONY❓ ONLY in about 1% of the abuse cases we see!!! 🚫I see posts everywhere saying "Animal cruelty is now a federal felony with 7 years in prison!" While posted with good intentions and technically true, it is NOT entirely true—it only represents 1% of the cases that are out there. There is a HUGE catch that every citizen and animal advocate needs to know. The PACT Act (the federal law) is a massive win, but it is actually very narrow. It was designed as a "safety net" to stop extreme torture—like "crush videos"—that happens on federal property or crosses state lines. ⚖️ 99% of animal abuse cases stay at the STATE level. That means if a neighbor is neglecting or beating their dog, if a local shelter is inhumane, or if someone abandons a pet, the FBI isn't coming. See a few examples in the image below. Local police, animal control, and STATE laws are the frontline. 🧑‍⚖️ If your state has weak animal cruelty laws, abusers many times either get cases dismissed or only get a "slap on the wrist" misdemeanor. ➡️ So, what can YOU do? ⬅️ - Don’t wait for the Feds. - REPORT local abuse to your local Animal Control or Sheriff immediately. - KNOW your State Laws. Check if your state classifies abuse, neglect or hoarding as a felony. - Advocate locally. The BIGGEST impact you can make is pushing your state representatives for harsher penalties and better shelter oversight. 🏡Let’s STOP the misinformation and start pushing for justice where it happens most: in our own backyards! PLEASE SHARE!!!❤️🤍💙🐶🐈‍⬛ #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCruelty #PACTact

They served us. Now it's our turn to serve them. 🇺🇸 We're assembling the committee behind one of the most meaningful nights of 2026 — the Gala of Valor: Where Heritage Meets Heroism — and we're looking for passionate people to join us. On October 17, 2026, community leaders, advocates, Veterans, and supporters will gather at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio to honor service, celebrate the Latino-led movements that have lifted up Veteran voices, and protect the promise of the PACT Act. But a night like this doesn't happen by accident. It's built by a committee of changemakers who: → Open doors and rally their networks → Help shape an unforgettable experience → Stand publicly with the Veterans and families we fight for every day Whether you're a business leader, a Veteran, an advocate, or simply someone who believes those who served deserve more than promises — we'd love to have you at the table. If you're interested, email Helen Fouras, our committee chair, at helen.fouras@burnpits360.org. #BurnPits360 #GalaOfValor #PACTAct #VeteransAdvocacy #SanAntonio #HeritageMeetsHeroism #ServeThoseWhoServed #VeteranSupport #NonprofitGala

📰 HUGE NEWS: Burn Pits 360 Enters the Smithsonian's Permanent Collection From a kitchen table in Robstown, TX to the Smithsonian. 🇺🇸 Today we're honored to announce that artifacts from our fight — the megaphone, the Fire Watch posters, the framed PACT Act — are now part of the permanent collection at the @USLatinoMuseum. This is your victory, veterans. Learn more: bit.ly/3OU3gzs. #GetLoud #BurnPits360 #PACTAct

Historic victories happened because veterans and a community refused to back down. Burn Pits 360 led the fight that drove the National Burn Pit Registry into law and helped lead the passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act. We didn’t just show up—we pushed, organized, and stood firewatch until change was forced. And we’re not done. Now we must protect the promise, expand early detection for cancer and lung disease, and hold systems accountable for delivering care. Stand with us. Keep the fight going. Donate today: 👉 bit.ly/3vneWg4 #BurnPits360 #PACTAct #ProtectThePromise #ToxicExposure

That place is in defiance of the federal PACTAct against animal abuse. You must be taking bribes. Why else would you defend this?

The Burn Pit Accountability Gap (Video #9) The PACT Act was a promise, but the VA is turning it into a hollow slogan. They have the funding; they just refuse to use it for the advanced genetic screening that actually catches toxic-linked cancer. Demand accountability. Sign: c.org/ps9mzdTQbm #VA #PACTAct

💡Let’s go I need my 🤖 Optimus to assist with my Parkinson’s day to day. I’m actively writing a proposal thru 🇺🇸 Congressman Mike Turners office. The cost saving to tax payers is undeniable. Give Veterans the choice for our care. Look at the savings. Mike Turners Phone ☎️. Call and support please. 🙏 937-225-2843 #VAProsthetics #ProstheticAndSensoryAids #HISAGrant #PACTAct

@SECNAV You told the world Sgt. Kevin Lee Lloyd was granted medical retirement and that his children would be taken care of. That was not the truth. You denied him 100% PDRL. You denied the Marine Corps responsibility for the cancer that killed him after his superior officer ordered him into burn pits in 2007 to conceal what was happening from the Battalion Commander. Because of your statement, people believed his children were taken care of — and no one helped. Now this is their first Easter without their father. The Gunnery Sergeant who gave that order put himself in for — and received — a Navy Achievement Medal. The man responsible for exposing those Marines to poison was rewarded. But you denied Sgt. Kevin Lee Lloyd the meritorious posthumous promotion he asked for. This is not a misunderstanding. This is not a clerical error. You made a public statement to the nation. As a leader, it is your responsibility to correct it. Honor your word. Correct his record to 100% Permanent Disability Retirement. Recognize his cancer as an instrumentality of war. Take responsibility for what happened to those Marines. Because right now, the cost of that failure is being carried by his children. #StandWithSgtLloyd #Veteran #BurnPits #PACTAct #MilitaryJustice #GoldStarFamilies