Posted on Dec 12, 2022
VA urges veterans potentially exposed to hazardous toxins to apply for PACT Act benefits
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Many St. Louis area veterans may qualify for toxic exposure-related health care and benefits under the PACT Act.
The new law, which Congress passed this summer, expands benefits and health care for veterans who have been exposed to hazardous toxins like radiation, smoke, toxic air, Agent Orange and burn pits. The VA St. Louis Health Care System is hosting an event to encourage veterans to apply for those benefits.
It’s part of a nationwide effort to educate veterans about the new law.
“These toxic exposures really don’t play out for many many years,” said Dr. Donna Coffman, a registry exam lead with the VA St. Louis Health Care System.
According to Coffman, roughly 1 in 3 veterans have reported concerns that they were exposed to something toxic. Roughly 1 in 4 have reported that their health issues are related to potential exposure. She said that along with the expansion of benefits, the PACT Act has helped with research efforts.
The new law, which Congress passed this summer, expands benefits and health care for veterans who have been exposed to hazardous toxins like radiation, smoke, toxic air, Agent Orange and burn pits. The VA St. Louis Health Care System is hosting an event to encourage veterans to apply for those benefits.
It’s part of a nationwide effort to educate veterans about the new law.
“These toxic exposures really don’t play out for many many years,” said Dr. Donna Coffman, a registry exam lead with the VA St. Louis Health Care System.
According to Coffman, roughly 1 in 3 veterans have reported concerns that they were exposed to something toxic. Roughly 1 in 4 have reported that their health issues are related to potential exposure. She said that along with the expansion of benefits, the PACT Act has helped with research efforts.
VA urges veterans potentially exposed to hazardous toxins to apply for PACT Act benefits
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The PACT Act and your VA benefits
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 PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at [login to see] (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now."...
..."The PACT Act and your VA benefits
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 PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at [login to see] (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now."...
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