We at Veterans Claim Servants Education and Consulting, LLC. would love to educate in case you did not know about the Pact Act. Below are some frequently asked questions that we hope can answer some of your questions. Always you can reach out to us at 904 605 0431 or reach out to us by Clicking Here
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits 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. The Act (1) expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era, and (2) expands eligibility for benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances.
What are the PACT Act key components? The Act expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic-exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era. VAwill improve the decision-making process for determining what medical conditions will be considered for presumptive status. Every enrolled Veteran will receive an initial toxic exposure screening and a follow-up screening at least every five years. Veterans who are not enrolled, but who are eligible to enroll, will have an opportunity to enroll and receive the screening. VA health care staff and claims processors will receive toxic exposure-related education and training. The Act requires research studies on mortality of Veterans who served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War, Post-9/11 Veteran health trends, and Veteran cancer rates. The Act will help VA build a stronger, more skilled workforce to meet the growing demand for benefits and services. The Act authorizes 31 new facilities across the country, providing greater access to VA health care.
What new or expanded presumptions will the Act create and when will they be in effect? veterans and survivors can file claims for all conditions outlined in the pact act immediately.
For Gulf War and post 9-11 Veterans, that includes: Brain cancer, Glioblastoma, Respiratory (breathing-related) cancer of any type, Gastrointestinal cancer of any type, Head cancer of any type, Lymphoma of any type, Lymphomatic cancer of any type, Neck cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Reproductive cancer of any type, Kidney cancer, Melanoma, Asthma (diagnosed after service), Chronic rhinitis, Chronic sinusitis, Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis, Emphysema, Granulomatous disease, Interstitial lung disease (ILD), Pleuritis, Pulmonary fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For Vietnam Veterans and other Veterans exposed to tactical herbicides, that includes two Agent Orange presumptive conditions: Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), High blood pressure (hypertension).
If a Veteran was previously denied a claim, what can they do? VA will contact Veterans when a presumption of service connection is established or changed. However, Veterans previously denied a toxic-exposure related claim are encouraged to file a supplemental claim. Once a supplemental claim is received, VA will review the claim under the new law.
If you need assistance or education on filing your claim we are here for you. We are veterans helping veterans. Do not wait Get Started Today or call us at 904 605 0431. As always thank you for your service to our Country. You are loved and honored.
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