It’s been almost one year since President Biden signed The PACT Act into law, significantly expanding VA health care and benefits for veterans who faced toxic exposure during their service.
CLEVELAND — There’s no deadline to enroll, but there is a deadline to get the benefits backdated. Veterans who apply by August 9, 2023, can have their new benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.
“We’re coming up on the end of the enrollment period for veterans to get enrolled for VA health care," he said. Both these veterans want to shout from the rooftops: The VA is here to help! Even if you don’t think you’re eligible, or aren’t sure, or don’t know what’s covered – just come say hello. The first step is an intake appointment, where The PACT Act now requires a toxic exposure screening.
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve been previously denied, because the presumptive nature of these disabilities is what’s going to get you the service connection that you deserve,” said Zietlow. The VA has been trying to reach veterans with awareness events, like a recent expo at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. That’s where we met Vietnam veteran Joseph Hooven. He had some concerns about his potential exposure to Agent Orange during his service on a Navy destroyer.
“It’s a government agency, and there’s been a lot of history, some of it negative with the VA,” Hall said. “But the VA is changing, and this is one of the major changes.” All it takes is a phone call to get the ball rolling. Who knows what you might find out?
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