A Canadian soldier “exposed to hazardous chemicals” from burn pits while serving two tours in Afghanistan has been granted full compensation for testicular cancer after Veterans Affairs initially denied his application.

The former soldier, now a veteran, is not named in a new decision from the Veterans Review and Appeal Board out of Prince Edward Island.

'The evidence demonstrates that the veteran was exposed to an environmental hazard — burn pit chemicals — while serving in Afghanistan'{ai:summary}<p>A Canadian veteran who developed testicular cancer after exposure to hazardous chemicals from burn pits during two tours in Afghanistan has been granted full compensation. This decision follows an initial denial from Veterans Affairs. </p><p>#military</p>

Canadian soldier granted compensation for cancer after Veterans Affairs denied his application

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