The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is Now Law
The PACT Act is arguably the largest health care and benefits expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act brings these changes and additions to VA health care benefits:
- Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras
- Adds more than 20 new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures
- Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation
- Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care
- Helps us improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures
If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits.
If you haven’t filed a claim yet for the presumptive condition –
You can file a new claim online now. You can also file by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional.
File for VA disability compensation online
Learn more about how to file a disability compensation claim
If the VA denied your disability claim in the past and your resubmission is now considered presumptive –
You can submit a Supplemental Claim and the VA will review your case again.
Veterans Administration Sitrep Podcast
The VA has an excellent YouTube podcast program – #the SITREP – that provides information on the full range of VA benefits and how to apply. The podcast below discusses the benefits contained in the new PACT Act. You should consider subscribing.
Robert is an Army combat veteran with service in Vietnam, Europe, the Pentagon, and the Department of State. He is an advocate for disabled veteran awareness and suicide prevention.
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