Millions of Vets Got Health Care and Benefits Under the PACT Act
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Legislation passed in 2022 expanded benefits for former troops sickened by burn pits, Agent Orange and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, but others still wait.
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What's in the PACT Act for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
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