If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. Apply by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved.
Join VA and representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) for a live broadcast on Facebook, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, to learn about the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The law adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances, helping VA provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
To join us, go to VFW’s Facebook page or VVA’s Facebook Page on August 2, a few minutes before the event. Then, at 3:30 p.m. EDT, refresh the page and click on the video that appears to watch the discussion. Make sure your audio is not muted by using the volume control at the bottom of the video.
For more information about the PACT Act, go to VA.gov/PACT. To learn more about VA benefits that help Veterans earn degrees, start careers, buy homes, stay healthy and more, visit Choose.VA.gov.
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