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PACT Act Toxic-Exposure Benefits and Claims
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Expanded VA benefits and care for qualifying military toxic exposures.
How to get help
File a new disability claim online, by mail, in person, or with an accredited representative; submit a Supplemental Claim if VA previously denied a condition that is now presumptive, or apply separately for VA health care.
Who this service helps
Eligibility depends on military service, discharge, exposure location or activity, diagnosed condition, and the applicable presumptive or health-care enrollment rules; qualifying survivors may also seek specified benefits.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal benefits and care, including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply directly with VA; compensation, survivor benefits, and health-care costs depend on the approved benefit and individual eligibility.
About this service
Expands VA disability compensation, survivor benefits, health-care enrollment, presumptive conditions, and toxic-exposure screening for veterans and survivors affected by burn pits and other hazards.
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