Surprised her Veteran co-worker had not heard about the PACT Act, the author spoke to colleagues and wants others to spread the news.
VA will be publishing the PACT Act Performance Dashboard every other Friday to measure the implementation of PACT Act and showcase its impact on Veterans and survivors.
The PACT Act’s special enrollment period deadline is approaching. The law lets Veterans who served in combat zones enroll in VA health care without applying for disability compensation benefits.
Recently, VA joined Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) live on Facebook to discuss PACT Act benefits eligibility, who is impacted and what Veterans need to do now.
If you weren’t ready to file a claim for VA benefits related to the PACT Act last fall, but did submit an intent to file (ITF) on or before Aug. 14, 2023, you still have time to file your claim. To protect the earliest potential effective date, you must file your claim within one year of the date that you filed your ITF.
Find upcoming Summer VetFest event dates! Explore PACT Act's Veteran health care and benefits expansion, with support for burn pits, Agent Orange, and more.
280 Veterans were screened for toxic exposures and 400 others were connected with PACT Act-related benefits at the North Texas VetFest.
More than 1,000 Veterans attended three-day PACT Act claims clinics in Colorado Springs
Expansion eliminates phased-in approach called for by the PACT Act. Millions of Veterans exposed to toxins now eligible for VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.
Veterans at PACT Act Fair were able to enroll in VA health care, file a claim, get screened for toxic exposures and connect with VA services.
Apply for VA health care & benefits under PACT Act. Don't miss VetFest! Join 50+ events across the country for assistance & information.
The PACT Act required increasing VBA’s workforce to the largest number in its history, and a significant shift in the way VBA approached, delivered and enhanced the customer experience.
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