Thousands of New Jersey veterans could be eligible for additional health benefits made available under the PACT Act. Signed by President Joe Biden over the summer, the PACT Act expands VA benefits for those who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances, predominantly in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 820,000 veterans have already received screenings, according to the VA, with 39% reporting concern of exposure.
Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the former president and CEO of Newark’s University Hospital and New Jersey Commissioner of Health, is the Undersecretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He discusses the implications of the PACT Act.
