Number of Federal Firefighters Eligible for Presumptive Illness Compensation is Limited

AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast

English - December 10, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Host Kevin Ferrara speaks his mind regarding the $858 billion dollar 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that once passed, would enable certain federal firefighters to file medical claims for various diagnosed medical illnesses to include several types of cancer. While on the surface this may seem like a win for federal firefighters, Kevin talks about how it limits those eligible to a select group while alienating others who are dealing with one or more of the listed medical illnesses or cancers.

Because of the limitation on who is eligible, Kevin encourages his audience members to contact their Congressional representatives and demand the 10-year time limit for firefighters to be diagnosed is removed.

Links:
H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

House Armed Services Committee Statement on 2023 NDAA

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