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VA Milwaukee Expands PACT Act Toxic Exposure Screenings for Burn Pits and Other Hazards

The VA promotes mandatory toxic exposure screenings every five years for enrolled Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and airborne hazards, linking results to disability claims and whole-health care via navigators. Screenings identify potential military toxin exposures in 5-10 minutes to connect Veterans with benefits under the expanded PACT Act.

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·April 27, 2026·1 min read
VA Milwaukee Expands PACT Act Toxic Exposure Screenings for Burn Pits and Other Hazards
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The VA promotes mandatory toxic exposure screenings every five years for enrolled Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and airborne hazards, linking results to disability claims and whole-health care via navigators. Screenings identify potential military toxin exposures in 5-10 minutes to connect Veterans with benefits under the expanded PACT Act.

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

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