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The PACT Act and your VA benefits

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The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now.

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File a disability claim online
https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/
Apply for VA health care
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/
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What’s the PACT Act and how will it affect my VA benefits and care?
What does it mean to have a presumptive condition for toxic exposure?
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Gulf War era and post-9/11 Veteran eligibility
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What burn pit and other toxic exposure conditions are now presumptive?
How do I know if I have a presumptive exposure to burn pits?
Are there more exposure-related presumptive conditions?
Am I eligible for free VA health care as a post-9/11 combat Veteran?
What if I was discharged or released before October 1, 2013?
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Vietnam era Veteran eligibility
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What new Agent Orange presumptive conditions will VA add?
Are there more exposure-related presumptive conditions?
What new Agent Orange presumptive locations will VA add?
What new radiation presumptive locations will VA add?
Am I eligible for VA health care as a Vietnam Veteran?
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Getting benefits
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How do I file a disability claim for a new presumptive condition?
What if VA denied my claim but now considers my condition presumptive?
What if I have a pending claim for a condition that’s now presumptive?
Can I apply now?
When can I expect VA to make a decision on my PACT Act claim?
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Toxic exposure screenings
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Can I get a toxic exposure screening at VA?
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Information for survivors
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Can Veterans’ survivors get compensation payments under the PACT Act?
What if VA denied my DIC claim and I think I’m now eligible?
What other VA benefits are survivors eligible for?
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