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VA Discusses PACT Act Claims After Processing Begins

Starting at the beginning of the year, the office of Veterans Affairs began processing claims relating to the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, or PACT Act. This is a piece of legislation that expands health care for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. Shepherd Snyder spoke to Patrick Zondervan, acting director of the Huntington VA Regional Office, on what that means for West Virginia veterans.

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