The PACT ACT, signed in 2022, is perhaps the largest Health Care and benefit expansion in VA history. The PACT ACT will bring these changes:
- Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and post-9/11 era
- 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 VA improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures
Below are additional resources available to find out more about this new law;
- PACT ACT Overview Presentation
- Understanding Health Care Eligibility and Benefits under the PACT ACT
- VA Information on the PACT ACT
- Be Vigilant of Pact Act Scams!
Toxic Exposure Screening
Veterans who were exposed to burn pits and herbicides should screen for toxins even without symptoms. Learn more:
If you have any questions about the new PACT ACT or how to apply for the benefits please give us a call at 650-802-6598