Veterans Affairs officials reached more veterans last year than ever before, but the department's leader said there is still more work to be done. The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers. Individuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out. The changes aim to keep more service members in the air and in uniform, the service said. The original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems. The PACT Act is intended to improve health care and disability compensation for exposure to toxic substances. The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties. A 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. This week marks one year since the PACT Act, legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, was signed into law. By Rep. Mark Takano
9 months ago The first anniversary of the PACT Act, sweeping toxic exposure legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, is Thursday. Load More