Batavia, Ohio – This week, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown's (D-Ohio) staff hosted a roundtable discussion at VFW Post 9630 in Batavia to discuss health care for veterans harmed by exposure to toxic substances during their military service. Ta.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.. Brown and his staff have hosted his 39 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. .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.
“I'm really pleased to welcome those in our elected officials and government leadership to Veterans of Foreign Wars since 9630.” This bill has helped and will continue to support post-9/11 veterans for years to come.” said Mike Milam, Clermont County Veterans Affairs Officer and Ohio VFW State Junior Deputy Commander. “We appreciate that Sen. Brown and his office took the time to visit our post and express their interest in the Accord Act and how it can help veterans.”
of agreement law This is the result of a years-long fight by Mr. Brown, veterans and their advocates to ensure access to Veterans Affairs medical services 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.
Clermont County Veterans Office:
(513) 732-7363
Veterans Crisis Line
988 – press 1
or text 838255
https://www.veterancrisisline.net/
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