CASPER, Wyo. — The Sheridan Veteran Affairs Health Care System will be holding a telephone town hall at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 to present information about the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022.
The PACT Act expands VA healthcare and benefits to veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances, Sheridan VA Public Affairs said in a press release Thursday. The act was passed in honor of Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, a decorated combat medic who died from a rare form of lung cancer, the release added.
“This historic legislation will help deliver more timely benefits and services to more than 5 million veterans — across all generations — who may have been impacted by toxic exposures while serving our country,” Sheridan VA Public Affairs said.
Wyoming veterans, their families and caregivers are invited to join the Nov. 8 town hall. VA leadership from the Sheridan and Cheyenne VA Health Care Systems and the Veterans Benefits Administration will present during the town hall.
“Many Veterans enrolled in the VA will receive automated calls informing them of the event the day prior (Nov. 7) and then one to join it at the event time on Nov. 8,” the release said. “However, ANYONE can join by calling 833-380-0708 on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.”
