VA Secretary Doug Collins explains there's a process. A panel of scientists is now examining the link between IBM and military service, with results expected by late summer of next year, if not sooner. We just need to make sure that we're continuing to get the evidence, continuing to follow up on what our veterans are telling us, and that will show us the clear path to what we need to do. Advocates believe the number of veterans diagnosed with IBM may be anywhere from six to 19 times higher than the general population. The evidence is there already, and VA has it. (02:26–02:34)
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Asserts the need for ongoing evidence collection and follow-up with veterans to determine the VA's course of action.
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