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Deadline extended through Monday for veterans to get PACT Act benefits

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The PACT Act was passed last August in Congress, benefitting veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange, and other toxic substances. The Act promises to provide affected veterans, their families, and caregivers with healthcare and other benefits. El Paso County is home to nearly 95,000 veterans with around 24,000 eligible for the new benefits.

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Deadline extended through Monday for veterans to get PACT Act benefits

Signed into law last year by President Joe Biden, the PACT Act expands benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange and other toxic substances.

4 months ago·Sacramento, United States

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PACT Act backdated claim deadline approaching

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Veterans have until Wednesday, Aug. 9 to submit a claim or an intent to file to be eligible for benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022, under the PACT Act. On Monday, Aug. 7, El Paso County offered a clinic to help those impacted get the benefits they deserve. The PACT Act was passed last August in Congress, benefitting veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange, and other toxic substances. The Act promises to provide affected…

4 months ago

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Deadline is here for veterans to file claim for retroactive PACT Act benefits

SPOKANE, Wash. - If you are a veteran and haven't filed a claim to receive Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act benefits, today is the deadline to ensure any future benefit awarded will be retroactive through to last August.

4 months ago·Spokane, United States

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