PACT Act & toxic exposure
Expanded care and benefits for burn pit, Agent Orange and other exposures.
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, and for their survivors.
A presumptive condition means VA assumes your service caused it, so you do not have to prove the link.
Key facts and current amounts
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Toxic exposure screening Verified
VA must offer a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care
What the official source says
“Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care”
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New presumptive conditions Verified
20+ added for burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic exposures
What the official source says
“Adds 20+ more presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures”
How to get it
- Get screenedAsk for a toxic exposure screening if you are enrolled in VA health care.
- File a claimIf you have a presumptive condition, file a disability claim — free help is available from a VSO.
Official links
Help in your state
Your state veterans agency can help you apply for federal benefits for free and tell you about state-only benefits.