Burn pits were large open air pits where everything-- literally everything, i.e. human waste, batteries, plastic, tires, oil, etc.--was burned. Illegal in the US, they were often used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste. These pits were ignited using jet or diesel fuel and allowed to burn for days.
Tens of thousands of military personnel were exposed to the fumes from these pits, which were as large as ten acres and were on fire 24 hours each day. As a direct result, vast numbers of veterans working near these pits were exposed to toxic fumes and developed respiratory problems and rare cancers upon their return to the US.
If you are suffering from medical problems related to burn pit exposure, Grant Gautsche, Director of the Riverside County Veterans Services Office, is here to educate you on how you can fight for your disability benefits. Grant will first discuss the law, then educate you on the efforts you can take to effectively present your VA claim.
Grant can be reached at (951) 955-3060. Their website is https://veteranservices.co.riverside.ca.us