5 million veterans screened for toxic exposures since PACT Act
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The Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday that it has screened 5 million veterans for potential toxic exposures since Congress passed and President Biden signed the PACT Act in 2022, although it's unclear how many have since been diagnosed with related medical issues.
Of those 5 million, the Department of Veterans Affairs said 2.1 million veterans self reported experiencing at least one potential exposure. The VA launched screenings at their medical centers and clinics as a part of the PACT Act, a law meant to expand health care coverage to veterans. The VA's goal is to screen all veterans enrolled in their health care for any toxic exposure.
The VA is aiming to screen all veterans enrolled in VA health care for any toxic exposure.
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