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Veteran PACT Act Meeting Mon., Jul. 31, 2023

Posted on by sue.matters
27
Jul

For Veterans interested in learning more about the the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (or PACT) Act – Warm Springs I.H.S. is hosting a VA meeting Monday July 31. 2023 in the Health & Wellness Center Atrium.

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

The Act:

  • expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era, and
  • expands eligibility for benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances.

At Monday’s meeting you can learn more about eligibility and how to file a claim.

Veterans should bring your DD214.

The deadline to retroactively submit a claim is August 31st so getting them in now …Is important.

For more details Click HERE

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