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PACT Act News

Posted on August 1, 2023


***To all of my Veteran Friends and their Families***

For those of you that qualify for benefits under the newly passed “PACT Act”; You only have until Aug 9th to file your claim, or intent to file a claim, in order to take advantage of retro payments under this law!

If you don’t know if you qualify, call my office and I will help you!

Our phone number is 413-322-5630

At the very least, SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO FILE A CLAIM!

The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act) is the biggest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in generations. VA encourages all eligible Veterans and survivors to file a claim — or submit their intent to file a claim — for PACT Act-related benefits now. If you notify VA of your intent to file on or before August 9, 2023, you may be able to get retroactive payments to August 10, 2022, when the PACT Act became law. Learn how to let VA know of your intent to file.

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