Since its passage in June 2022, the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act has expanded eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare and benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.

While the VA believes the PACT Act may drive up enrollment in healthcare by nearly 84,500 veterans over the next decade, Jim Whaley, CEO of veteran advocacy group Mission Roll Call, told the Washington Examiner that he has concerns about the VA’s ability to manage an influx of new patients, given the department’s struggles.