On Tuesday, November 1 at  10 a.m. the Council on Aging will host a special and informative morning for veterans with representatives from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The panelists will include David Hencke and Nicole West from VA Boston Healthcare System, Dept. of Veterans Affairs; and Clifford Coy from the Boston Vet Center. They will discuss important updates including The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act and Camp Lejune Water Contamination claims. The PACT Act extends eligibility for VA health care to veterans of the Vietnam era, the Gulf War era and Post 9/11 with toxic exposures. The PACT Act assures every enrolled veteran will receive an initial toxic exposure screening and a follow-up screening every five years. If you are not enrolled in the VA healthcare systems, the PACT Act provides the opportunity to enroll and be screened. Other veterans benefits will also be discussed. There will be an opportunity for Q & A on all veterans topics. Reservations required, please call the COA at 508-358-2990 or email coa@wayland.ma.us.