Reed and Whitehouse Highlight PACT Act and Encourage More Veterans to Get Screened for Toxic Exposure & Apply for New Health Benefits
January 04, 2024
January 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Johnston, RI - Some local veterans have battled serious health issues - such as cancer or respiratory conditions - for years. Even though they strongly believed their illness was service-connected, it wasn't covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) until recently, thanks to the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxi . . .
Johnston, RI - Some local veterans have battled serious health issues - such as cancer or respiratory conditions - for years. Even though they strongly believed their illness was service-connected, it wasn't covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) until recently, thanks to the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxi . . .