The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors —with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the ...
Check if you qualify for VA benefits under the updated PACT Act. See the full list of new presumptive conditions 2025, eligibility, and how to file a claim.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that, effective January 10, 2025, several serious blood and bone marrow cancers will be recognized as presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to toxins during service in the Middle East and Central Asia. This policy change simplifies the process for affected veterans to access medical treatment and disability compensation.
The VA PACT Act passed in 2022, providing VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Learn more.
The PACT Act—one of the most significant expansions of VA benefits in decades—continues to evolve in 2025. With new deadlines, expanded eligibility, and ongoing adjustments, it’s critical for veterans to stay up to date and take timely action to secure their benefits.
The Latest News About the PACT Act. Looking for more info on the PACT Act and what it means for you? Check out the latest news from the VFW and the VA on developments in compensation.
A watchdog report finds Veterans Affairs incorrectly processed disability claims from veterans and underpaid benefits that some veterans were eligible for. The PACT Act passed in 2022 expanded eligibility for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service. But the VA inspector general’s office found claims processors sometimes requested unnecessary medical exams which ...
These screenings catch issues years earlier than standard protocols, dramatically improving treatment outcomes. E. How to access new health services Getting these benefits is now straightforward. The VA has simplified the process with a dedicated PACT Act healthcare portal on their website where veterans can see exactly which new services they qualify for. The MyVA Health app now features a ...
