As of March 5, all Veterans who meet the basic service and discharge requirements and who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country—at home or abroad—can enroll directly in VA care under the PACT Act. Specifically, this applies to three new groups:
- Veterans who participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) while serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.
- Veterans who performed active service while assigned to a duty station in (including airspace above) certain locations during specific periods of time:
- On or after August 2, 1990, in the following countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, or the United Arab Emirates.
- On or after September 11, 2001, in the following countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, or any other country determined relevant by VA. (Note: VA has not determined any other country relevant at this time.)
- Veterans who deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve, or Resolute Support Mission.
Learn more: http://va.gov/pact
Use your My HealtheVet account to:
- Request VA prescription refills, track your VA medications, and access your current VA prescriptions and prescription history.
- View, download and print your VA health information, reports, and images from your VA medical record.
- Send online secure messages to your VA care team to ask them non-urgent health questions; ask to renew your medications; and send updates on your condition.
- View, schedule, reschedule and cancel VA appointments.
Use the links below to register and benefit from your My HealtheVet account.
Combining electronic filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your beneficiary travel payment. While you may still file a paper claim or receive a paper check, paper methods will take longer for staff to process. Here’s how to speed up your claims processing:
- Sign up for Direct Deposit.
- Add your banking information to your Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) profile.
- File a travel claim electronically with BTSSS.
Check out the playlist to learn more about the benefits of BTSSS:
Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) - YouTube
Join the Women Veterans Program, Atlanta VA leadership, and VBA for the Women Veterans Town Hall next Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Participate online, via phone, or in-person. Scan the QR code for more details.
 Celebrate America's Medal of Honor recipients! Join VA Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher and Medal of Honor recipients Britt Slabinski, Barney Barnum, and Ryan Pitts, during "Honor the Sacrifice: A Fireside Chat to Inspire the Future," on March 25, 2024 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. EST.
LINK: Honor the Sacrifice: A Fireside Chat to Inspire the Future - YouTube
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