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Firefighter's Cancer Claim Denied, Despite Presumptive Laws
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Brandon Rodriguez, a Fort Worth fire captain, battles terminal cancer after a denied workers compensation claim, despite Texas presumptive laws for job-related cancers. Firefighters like Rodriguez, Troy Clark, and Todd Brook face denials, leaving them to fight alone. The Cowtown Cancer Coalition steps in to help, as the City of Fort Worth hires new staff to guide claims. Firefighters unions push for changes, as Rodriguez focuses on family, hoping for future protections for the next generation.
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