Based on scientific evidence, VA presumes that B cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease were caused by military service for Veterans who were exposed to certain herbicides while they were serving in the military.
In 38 states, dog racing is illegal. In five states (Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Oregon and Wisconsin), there are no longer any open dog tracks or live racing, but no legislation has been passed to ban the sport. That leaves seven states in which commercial dog racing remains legal and active.
Dog racing continues in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa and West  Virginia.16 Texas will close itâs remaining track the first of 2016.17 However, even states that have banned dog racing may still permit off-track or satellite wagering and the breeding of racing dogs.