FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY
Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
Aug 9, 03:39 PM
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough meets with attendees at a resource fair for veterans and survivors to apply for benefits under the PACT Act, Aug. 2, 2023, in New York. (Bebeto Matthews / AP)
Despite some technical issues with online submissions, officials are encouraging applications for payouts connected to historic legislation aimed at helping veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service before an important deadline passes.
President Joe Biden signed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act — better known as the PACT Act — a year ago on Aug. 10, 2022, expanding Department of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
Aug 9, 03:39 PM
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough meets with attendees at a resource fair for veterans and survivors to apply for benefits under the PACT Act, Aug. 2, 2023, in New York. (Bebeto Matthews / AP)
Despite some technical issues with online submissions, officials are encouraging applications for payouts connected to historic legislation aimed at helping veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service before an important deadline passes.
President Joe Biden signed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act — better known as the PACT Act — a year ago on Aug. 10, 2022, expanding Department of Veterans Affairs health care benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.