Last week, President Biden signed the PACT Act- legislation that will expand benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service.
The bipartisan bill is a historic expansion and will help millions of veterans. Steve Darnall with Trigg County VFW Post 7890 says the organization will be helping veterans register for the program in September.
click to download audioA key part of the PACT Act is the addition of “presumptive illnesses” to its scope of benefits, notes Darnall.
click to download audioEligible veterans can apply for PACT benefits by visiting the VA’s website (https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/) or calling 1-800-MyVA411.
