July 21, 2023
Hello Members and Friends of the Association,
Just in case you’re not aware, the links below outline how to notify the VA of your intent to file a PACT Act claim so you may receive retroactive benefits back to August 10, 2022.
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim—or quickly submit your intent to file—by August 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. So don’t wait, apply today.
File a disability claim online
Learn how to submit your intent to file
https://www.va.gov/resources/
Joe Pruett on behalf of
Ed Pijuan
President