LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Congressman Mike Thompson will host an in-person town hall next week to focus on veterans’ health care benefits.

The town hall will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, in the Board of Supervisors’ chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St.

Veterans and their issues have been a key concern for Thompson, who was the first Vietnam veteran to serve in the California Legislature.

During the July 1 discussion on veterans’ health care benefits, Thompson will be joined by special guests from regional Veterans Affairs health systems.

Thompson’s office said veterans in attendance will hear about how to register for health care benefits and learn about recent expansions and improvements in veteran health services.

Those improvements include services under the PACT Act, which expanded VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances, as well as their survivors and dependents.

To RSVP, complete the registration form on Thompson’s website.

The event also can be watched live on Thompson’s Facebook page.

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