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PACT Act
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<\/div>Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Validating Your Service &
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<\/div>Providing Benefits You Deserve<\/h2>\n
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According to the United States White House, more than 5 million veterans \u2013 across all generations \u2013 may have been impacted by toxic exposures while serving in the United States Military.<\/p>\n

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On August 2, 2022, the United States Congress passed bipartisan legislation known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). President Biden signed the PACT Act at a ceremony at the White House on August 10, 2022. The Act will provide affected veterans, their families, and caregivers with health care and benefits.<\/p>\n

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According to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics Fiscal Year 2021 report, the United States Veteran Population is 19,088,805. Colorado is home to 387,618 veterans. The report also indicates El Paso County is home to 94,483 veterans, approximately 24% of the state’s veteran population.<\/p>\n

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It is estimated that more than 5 million veterans were exposed to toxic substances and eligible for benefits under the new PACT Act law. That means approximately 26% of all United States veterans can now capture previously unavailable generational benefits. Similarly, about 24,000 veterans in El Paso County could be eligible for new benefits.<\/p>\n

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El Paso County Veteran Service Officers are dedicated to helping veterans and dependents maximize benefits.\u00a0 As accredited Veteran Service Officers in El Paso County, you can trust that you will be heard, understood, and provided the highest quality of service.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1684184049270{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”12085″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”]

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Learn More About the PACT Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Survivor Benefits FAQ<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Understanding Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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The Program designates specific “claims clinics” to serve veterans at the El Paso County Veterans Office. During the clinics, the Veteran Health Administration assists County staff, providing medical providers who perform Toxic Health Screenings for veterans who served in PACT Act presumptive locations. These veterans also have the opportunity to enroll in VA Healthcare if not previously enrolled.<\/p>\n

“It is critical that we are innovative with our approach to public service and continually work to improve and protect the quality of life for all of our residents,” said El Paso County Board Member Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. “This innovative program allows us to better connect with, educate, and serve our veteran community to provide practical and life-changing assistance.”[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” color=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1685132900734{background-color: #002d5d !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Connect with El Paso County Veteran Service Officers<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”PACT Act Claims Clinics” open=”true”]All clincs will be held at the El Paso County Veteran Service Office located at 5850 Championship View, Suite 130, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80922<\/a>. Each clinic will have two sessions, the first at 9:00 a.m. and the second at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n