Veterans: Watch out for 'claim sharks' | Coeur d'Alene Press
Recent legislation allowing increased access to disability compensation benefits has helped veterans and their survivors receive the health care and benefits they deserve. At the same time, these new laws have presented opportunities for scammers to commit fraud against veterans. The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act — known as the PACT Act — expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.