PACT ACT expands benefits for veterans
"It really basically switches the burden from being on the veteran to prove something is related to service, to a presumption that it is related," said Lane County Veterans Program Supervisor, Joseph Reiley.
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VFW Hails Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The VFW’s site notes that the VA is reviewing the comprehensive legislation and will likely publish regulations in the coming months. The Veterans Administration has said in a statement that it will not penalize anyone, cut services or deny pending disability claims for filing a lawsuit.
IG report finds VA incorrectly processed Camp Lejeune claims, underpaid veterans $13.8 million in benefits
Of the claims reviewed, the Inspector General found that 21,000 claims were processed incorrectly. One of the two main errors was that the Veterans Benefits Administration prematurely denied 17,200 claims. Required letters requesting veterans to provide evidence of their documented exposure were never sent, the report said.
Jon Stewart Ddrops F-Bombs on CNN, calls out GOP Senators who flipped on PACT Act: ‘What Are You F-king Talking About?!’ (Video)
“The hypocrisy is so galling, but then you get to the place where I’m at right now where it’s: How do you shame the shameless?” he thought aloud, detailing some of the veterans he’s worked with who are in need of the extended benefits the PACT Act provides.
Congressman: New law to help veterans exposed to toxic substances during war
The PACT Act, authored by Takano and signed by Biden on Aug. 10, expands Veterans Affairs health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances, according to the VA. It adds more than 20 new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures, as well as presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation. Presumptive conditions mean the veteran does not have to prove their service caused the condition; they only need to meet the service requirements.