VA: new law expedites health claims from burn pits Gene Marrano December 8, 2022 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swapNext: Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on team’s hot streak Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026