COVID self-test kits are available free of charge to all Veterans at pre-scheduled in-person appointments in Primary Care and certain Specialty clinics, as well as during Emergency Department visits. 1 Kit (two tests) per visit. Ask your provider at your next appointment.
Join us January 10th from 6pm-7:30pm for our Virtual Veterans Town Hall by going to access.live/VALongBeachVTH. Our main topic will be PACT Act - hear information about how to file a claim and how to get started with your toxic exposure screening.
As always, ask us your questions - we want to hear from you!
PACT Act Event - January 21, 2023
VA Long Beach Healthcare System is holding a PACT Act Event for Veterans who may be affected by conditions covered under the new law which expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
Services offered at this event:
- VBA claims clinic
- Health care eligibility and enrollment assistance
- Toxic exposure screenings
If you're not able to make it to this event, but would still like to apply for VA Healthcare:
If you'd like to schedule a virtual appointment with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to file a claim, visit the VA Visitor Engagement Reporting Application website (VAVERA).
If you'd like to start your Burn Pit Registry Questionnaire and have VA Long Beach Environmental Health follow up with you, visit the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Registry Screening site.
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