Congressman Hank Johnson to host webinar on PACT Act for veterans, military families Aug. 9

DECATUR, GA – On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6-7 PM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a webinar to discuss the PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

Rep. Johnson and his special guests from the Veterans Administration will discuss what the new law means for veterans and survivors and provide details on how to get the care and benefits available to veterans and their families.

WHO: Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA); Lauren Ruchin, PACT Act Coordinator & Toxic Exposure Screening Navigator; benefits representative from VA

WHAT: Congressman Johnson’s webinar on the PACT Act

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6-7 PM

WHERE: Participants can access the event via phone, Congressman’s website and Facebook Live

TO REGISTER: https://hankjohnson.house.gov/live

Thanks to the PACT Act, millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and benefits. While there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act-related benefits, there is urgency. Most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, will have their benefits backdated to August 10th of last year – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law.

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