U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, celebrated the news that five million veterans have been screened for toxic exposure since the PACT Act became law. Pappas continues to urge New Hampshire veterans to contact his office, VA, or a VA-recognized VSO to learn more about how to file a claim under the PACT Act and get screened.

“The PACT Act finally recognizes toxic exposure as a cost of war and addresses its impacts on service members, and I was proud to fight for this legislation that expands eligibility for 3.5 million veterans,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “To date, thousands of New Hampshire veterans have filed PACT Act-related claims and have enrolled in VA care for the first time. Our service members already faced numerous threats to life and limb during their time in uniform, and they shouldn’t have to fight another battle when their service ends to get the care they have earned. This is an important milestone, but we know there is more work to do until every toxic-exposed veteran gets the care they need. I continue to urge New Hampshire veterans to file a claim as soon as possible and encourage anyone with questions to contact our office for assistance.”