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 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0