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DeSoto , MO — When Veterans served our country, many of them were exposed to toxic hazards – things like toxic air, radiation, smoke, Agent Orange, burn pits, and other environmental

hazards. For too long, Veterans and their survivors weren’t able to get the toxic exposure-related benefits and health care they deserve. But now, those days are over. A new law called the

PACT Act recently expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans and their survivors – including many area Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 Veterans.  Signed into law

in August 2022, it is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. As part of VA St. Louis Health Care System’s commitment to spread the word about this new law, they

are hosting a PACT Act Town Hall and VA Resource Fair.  Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are encouraged to attend and apply for the health care and benefits they have

earned. VASTLHCS and the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) will be on site to provide information, answer questions, process claims, and hear Veteran feedback.  Veterans, caregivers, and

survivors will also have access to resource tables, including Eligibility information, Whole Health, Women Veteran Programs, and more.   LOCATION/DATE/TIME:                                

AMVETS POST 48 1075 AMVETS DR. DE SOTO, MO 63020 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 3PM – 6PM Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 and identification. For Veterans who can’t make the

event, the meeting will be viewable online at www.facebook.com/VAStLouis.  For more information, visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-698-2411 to learn more about PACT Act-related health care and

benefits.  VASTLHCS hosted their first PACT Act event for Veterans at the Urban League in December.  After Feb 25th, the next scheduled events are VFW Post 3944 in Overland on March 11,

2023, and St. Louis Community College – Flo Valley Campus Student Center on March 27, 2023.