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This veteran thinks his brain cancer is linked to his deployment. He pushed for special benefits — and won

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This veteran thinks his brain cancer is linked to his deployment. He pushed for special benefits — and won — Sources: CBC

It took three attempts for a retired military officer diagnosed with a rare brain cancer to receive special benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada. Bruce Mayo researched and found others with the same diagnosis who also served in Southwest Asia. Mayo wants Canada to change its presumptive injury list, putting it in line with U.S. policy.

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