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This Veteran's Day, Learn About PACT Act Benefits Expansion

Whatcom County urges Veterans to learn about the PACT Act's historic expansion of VA health care benefits for toxic exposures ahead of Veteran's Day.

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·April 26, 2026·1 min read
This Veteran's Day, Learn About PACT Act Benefits Expansion
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Whatcom County urges Veterans to learn about the PACT Act's historic expansion of VA health care benefits for toxic exposures ahead of Veteran's Day.

Source: va. Original: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/programs/pact-act-toxic-exposure-screening-and-your-va-benefits/

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