VA: new law expedites health claims from burn pits Gene Marrano December 8, 2022 1 min read Its called the PACT Act for short – an expansion of health care and benefits for military veterans who believe they were exposed to toxic chemicals from those “burn pits” that are not longer used to dispose of waste. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swapNext: Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on team’s hot streak Related Stories 1 min read Connecting Roanoke and its residents through art Denise Membreno August 6, 2025 1 min read Link reimagined – in Legos sculpture, more Shrek, last call for Guys and Dolls at Attic Gene Marrano August 6, 2025 1 min read Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025