The VA Pact Act, provides VA benefits for certain conditions that are caused or aggravated during a veteran’s active military service. The Pact Act established specific presumptive disabilities that are eligible for benefits if they occur while in active duty or within a specified period after separation from the military.

00:00 Introduction
1:55 What does presumptive condition mean?
2:38 Which conditions qualify for the Pact Act?
3:35 Which illnesses qualify for the Pact Act?
4:58 How do i know if i have a presumptive exposure for the Pact Act?

These presumptive disabilities are generally related to service-connected injuries or illnesses that occurred while on active duty. The VA add more than 20 burn pit and other toxic exposure presumptive conditions based on the PACT Act. This change expands benefits for Gulf War era and post-9/11 Veterans.

Examples of conditions eligible for benefits under the Pact Act include:

These cancers are now presumptive:
Brain cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer of any type
Glioblastoma
Head cancer of any type
Kidney cancer
Lymphoma of any type
Melanoma
Neck cancer of any type
Pancreatic cancer
Reproductive cancer of any type
Respiratory (breathing-related) cancer of any type

These illnesses are now presumptive:
Asthma that was diagnosed after service
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic rhinitis
Chronic sinusitis
Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis
Emphysema
Granulomatous disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Pleuritis
Pulmonary fibrosis
Sarcoidosis


The Pact Act also covers disabilities that are associated with service-connected injuries and illnesses, such as amputations, hearing loss, vision impairment, mental health conditions and neurological disorders.

With the Pact Act veterans can be sure that their needs will be met by a just disability benefits system. VA is committed to ensuring all eligible Veterans receive the care and assistance they have earned. The Pact Act ensures that those who bravely served their country have access to the benefits they deserve.
If you think you may be eligible for VA disability, contact your local VA Medical Center or Regional Office and ask about applying for Pact Act benefits. Veterans who are approved receive a monthly payment to help with expenses associated with their service-connected disabilities.

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