PACT Act and your VA benefits

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VA Department of Veterans Affairs

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, The VA is expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. 

This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. Continue reading →

Applications Open for Chicago Cook Technology Academy

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The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is accepting applications for the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy), a free training program designed to provide veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. Cook County has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to offer this 11-week course, which will begin July 22, 2024. Continue reading →

Jesse Brown VA Mobile Medical Unit Event at NWVU

Jesse Brown VA Mobile Medical Unit will visit NWVU June 25, 2024 from 10am to 12:30pm. Comprehensive Health Check-Ups/Screenings, Immunizations for disease prevention, Holistic Care, Connect with a Primary Care Provider, Mental Health/ Substance Use evaluations, Connection to services, Blood Pressure check. Continue reading →