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Legacies Live On at TAPS
Ashlynne carried forward her father’s legacy of service, and she learned that legislation impacting survivors needed critical attention.
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Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS)
Veteran Supporters Urging: It’s Time to Apply for PACT Act Benefits
Veterans and survivors who wish to qualify for backdated benefits must submit their claims or intent to file by Aug. 9, 2023.
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TAPS, VA urge veterans and survivors to seek earned PACT Act benefits
More than 10 years ago, military-connected survivors began to speak out with their stories of loss as a result of exposure to toxins while deployed.
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