Toxic Exposure

Health, Science & Environment

VA urges veterans potentially exposed to hazardous toxins to apply for PACT Act benefits

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

The VA St. Louis Health Care System is encouraging area veterans to apply for toxic exposure related health care and benefits. In August, a new law known as the PACT Act expanded benefits and health care for veterans exposed to hazardous toxins like radiation, smoke, Agent Orange and burn pits.