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Does the PACT Act Cover Vietnam Veterans?
Passed in 2019 the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act helps veterans obtain disability compensation for illnesses commonly linked to certain periods and geographic areas of service. We’ll explain the PACT Act and what it means for Vietnam veterans.
How does the PACT Act apply to Vietnam veterans?
The PACT Act added medical conditions to the list of diseases the VA has established that can be caused by exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. To receive compensation, a veteran only needs to prove they have one of these conditions and served during a qualifying time period in a specific location. The VA connects the rest of the dots.
The PACT Act also makes it easier to obtain compensation for survivors of veterans who died from illnesses caused by Agent Orange effects. These benefits are known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and access was expanded through the passage of the bill.
Visit the VA website to access the full PACT Act 2022 presumptive list. www.va.gov/resources/the-pact...
FAQ
Does the PACT Act apply to me if I didn’t serve in Vietnam?
The PACT Act applies to veterans who served in Vietnam, during the Cold War era, and during the Global War on Terror. You are presumed to have been exposed to herbicides like Agent Orange if you served in a qualifying location and time period. You will be entitled to benefits if you have one of the presumptive conditions.
If you didn’t serve during a qualifying time period but were exposed to Agent Orange, you can still apply for disability compensation. You’ll need to prove that you were exposed to Agent Orange in service and that that exposure caused your illness.
What if my claim was denied for a condition that’s now presumptive?
If you believe your claim was wrongly denied by the VA, contact an experienced VA disability appeals attorney. You may be entitled to substantial back pay.
How do I know if I have a presumptive condition?
If you believe you have a qualifying period of service but haven’t been diagnosed with a presumptive condition, make sure you’re keeping up to date on your health checkups. The VA now provides free toxic exposure screenings at health facilities nationwide. A screening will determine whether you have a qualifying illness and what measures you should take.
Applying for Benefits
An attorney can’t represent you in your initial claim for benefits, but the VA has streamlined the application process.
To qualify for presumptive service connection, you need only prove two conditions. Firstly, you must have a diagnosis of a presumptive condition. Secondly, you must have served in one of the qualifying locations and time periods listed online. The VA will request most service and medical records for you as long as you cooperate fully in the process.
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