The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances. This law helps provide generations of Veterans and their survivors with the care and benefits they deserve by including many new presumptive conditions related to toxic exposures in the eligibility for VA services.

While there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, there is urgency to file soon to be eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation. Most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” claim by August 9, 2023, will have their benefits backdated to August 10 of last year, if benefits are granted.

To learn more about PACT Act-related care and benefits visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MYVA411.

To apply for benefits visit https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/.

To fill out an intent to file claim visit https://www.va.gov/resources/your-intent-to-file-a-va-claim/.

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