. >> attorney gordon erspalmer is suing the department of defense and veteran affairs on behalf of the edgewood veterans. >> what do you hope to get for them? >> they will get nothing other than perhaps medical care. they won't get any money. they wanted proper notice of the substances they received, doses and health effects. many were never notified of anything. they were mistreated and don't want to let this be swept under the rug and have everyone die and never see the light of day. that's why they're doing it. >> we wanted to talk about the lawsuit with the va and defense department. we declined to talk on camera citing pending litigation. they gave us a statement instead. the department of defense said it made it a priority to all service members exposed to chemical and biological substances. >> on the fighting front, it has been quiet today. >> the spokesperson said most veterans have never been contacted by the v.a. >> the v.a. doesn't want to know. >> the v.a. has denied almost all edgewood related health claims. >> our government has not fulfilled their duty. they have a duty