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ADK PeertoPeer - Warren & Washington Counties

6 days ago

ADK PeertoPeer - Warren & Washington Counties
PACT Act roll out information:Beginning on Oct. 1, Post-9/11 Veterans who did not previously enroll in VA health care will have a 1-year window to enroll if they:-Served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War, or -Served in a combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after Nov. 11, 1998, and-Were discharged or released from active service between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013.Also on Oct. 1, Veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War will be eligible for care. This includes Veterans who, in connection with service during such period, received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Service Specific Expeditionary Medal, Combat Era Specific Expeditionary Medal, Campaign Specific Medal, or any other combat theater award established by federal statute or executive order.Starting now, Vietnam-era Veterans who served in the following locations and time periods are eligible for care: The Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975; Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai base between Jan. 9, 1962, and June 30, 1976; Laos between Dec. 1, 1965, and Sept. 30, 1969; Certain provinces in Cambodia between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969; Guam or American Samoa (or their territorial waters) between Jan. 9, 1962, and July 31, 1980; Johnston Atoll (or on a ship that called there) between Jan. 1, 1972, and Sept. 30, 1977.https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5826Toxic Exposure screening:Veterans Affairs physicians will begin screening all department patients for military-related toxic exposures starting in November, the latest step in efforts to understand the scope and severity of injuries caused by burn pit smoke and other battlefield toxins.The screening tool will be expanded to all VA medical sites and the 9-million-plus veterans enrolled in VA medical care just before Veterans Day. Patients will be required to go through the screening at least once every five years, looking for any signs of lingering respiratory problems or emerging health issues.https://militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/… ... See MoreSee Less

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ADK PeertoPeer - Warren & Washington Counties

1 week ago

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ADK PeertoPeer - Warren & Washington Counties

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