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Today marks the four-year anniversary of the signing of the PACT Act, one of the largest pieces of veteran legislation history. The PACT Act expands health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances—such as burn pits and Agent Orange—during their military service.

Have you filed for benefits yet? A DAV service officer can walk you through the process of filing a VA claim at no cost. Reach out to a member of our team in your state at benefitsquestions.org.
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Who is Sam Juan? A trailblazing Army veteran, artist and advocate whose courage, service and honesty earned her recognition as DAV’s 2026 Disabled American Veteran of the Year. Read her story at the link in the comments. Read MoreSee Less

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