A record number of veterans have filed for benefits since the passing of the PACT Act, which expanded VA healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans.
INDIANAPOLIS — A record number of veterans have filed for benefits since the passing of the PACT Act.As of June 6, 2024, 25,120 claims have been completed in Indiana, and 18,421 have been granted. On top of that, all World War II veterans became eligible for benefits in November.
"This year, I've talked to over 350," said Gordon Smith, a veteran service officer for Marion County. The Office of Veteran Services in Indianapolis helps provide these service officers for veterans. They help them navigate what benefits they're eligible for and how to navigate the application process."It’s the federal government, so they make nothing easy. It's one of those things that it’s better to find a professional that deals with the every day as opposed to dealing with it for yourself," said Smith.
Smith says his advice is to file early and ask questions. There's benefits some veterans don't even know about.WATCH | Groups work to connect veterans with services in Hamilton County Groups work to connect veterans with services in Hamilton County The VA here in Indiana has been working to reach as many veterans as possible since the passing of the PACT Act. Here's a look at their efforts:They'll continue those efforts throughout the year with representatives at the state fair, Stand Down events and the Indiana Out of the Darkness walk.
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