Just hours left for vets to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefitsThe original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issuesA year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 weeks ago
Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefitsVeterans Affairs officials plan a public outreach campaign over the next month to get more veterans signed up for the payouts.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA secretary worries mistrust, awareness holding back benefits claimsOnly a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
New in 2023: PACT Act processing set to start Jan. 1More than 176,000 veterans have already applied for benefits through the new law.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right awayThe commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.By Leo Shane III10 months ago