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: 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 Roanoke College releases first season football schedule Gene Marrano February 21, 2025 1 min read Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday Denise Membreno February 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money Denise Membreno February 21, 2025