Troy, Ohio – Today, the staff of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) hosted a roundtable discussion at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum to improve the health and disability status of veterans harmed by exposure to toxic substances while serving in the military. We talked about care.Brown's bipartisan policy would make veterans eligible for expanded care Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson keeps his promise to address the Comprehensive Toxic Substances (PACT) Act of 2022.. Mr. Brown has hosted his 37 roundtables and events across Ohio to raise awareness and help veterans access this care. Miami County veterans met with Anthony Eliopoulos, an outreach staff member in Brown's office who specializes in veterans affairs and holds the rank of captain in the U.S. Army National Guard.
“This legislation represents the most comprehensive expansion of medical care for veterans facing toxic exposure in our nation's history.” said Brown. “We are working to disseminate information to veterans across Ohio. If you were exposed to toxins while serving our country, you deserve the benefits you earned. . Period. Without exception.”
The bill is named after Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, a Central Ohio veteran who was exposed to the burn scars during a year-long deployment to Iraq in 2006 and died of lung cancer in 2020 at age 39.
“We held a roundtable discussion a few years ago, and it was beneficial to the county's veterans to have Sen. Brown, the ranking staff member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, speak. In today's culture, our society's problems seem to be overshadowed by politics, so I'm pleased to partner with Sen. Brown's nonpartisan team to host another roundtable discussion. ” said Serena Lloyd, executive director of the Miami County Veterans Services Office.
of agreement law This is the result of a years-long fight by Mr. Brown, veterans, and their advocates to ensure access to VA medical and disability care for veterans exposed to the toxin. He is currently working with Ohio veterans, their families, and advocates to bring more attention to the provisions of this law. agreement law And we invite all Ohio veterans and their families to visit. www.va.gov/pact Learn more about how to apply for care.
Ohio veterans who would like more information about available resources should contact the resources listed below.
Miami County Veterans Affairs Office:
(937) 440-8126
Veterans Crisis Line
988 – press 1
or text 838255
https://www.veterancrisisline.net/
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