A major victory for millions of American veterans
On August 2nd, 2022, the largest expansion in VA healthcare and benefits was signed into law by President Biden. This bill is known as The Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. This enormous bill is dense with toxic exposure-related benefits for not only veterans but also civilian family members and dependents being offered coverage.
Three Different Generations of Toxic-Exposed Veterans Will Receive Relief
Camp LeJeune Toxic Water Contamination Lawsuits
Many experts estimate an over $6 billion payout in damages due to Camp LeJeune’s contaminated water. This is all thanks to the Honoring Our PACT ACT of 2022 signed into law.
The PACT Act includes a landmark section where it opens the doors for civilians to be able to file lawsuits against the government for the toxic water contamination at Camp LeJeune.
For years, veterans were able to file service connected disability claims but their family members who lived there with their active duty spouse or parent could not receive benefits and had to solve their medical issues on their own. That’s gone now. See how the PACT Act could help you!
Over 20+ New Conditions Presumptive to Burn Pits Exposure During Gulf Wars
For almost two decades now, VA was very hesitant to grant benefits due to Burn Pits exposure but this has changed thanks to the PACT Act.
Now VA must accept the scientific and medical evidence showing how Burn Pits can directly lead to over two dozen serious medical conditions, rare cancers, and disabilities.
Now millions of Gulf War veterans won’t have to worry about extra paperwork and evidence to show how their cancer or serious illness is linked to Burn Pits exposure.
You will only have to focus on showing where you were deployed and what times as long as you have one of the conditions on their list!
Agent Orange Presumption for Many Veterans Who Served Outside Vietnam
The government conceded that Agent Orange is extremely toxic and detrimental to our veterans many, many years ago.
What the US Government and VA refused to admit was the extent to where and when Agent Orange was used outside of Vietnam such as Thailand.
Now, VA must extend Agent Orange Presumptions to vets who were in Guam, American Samoa, and other locations.
This means that if your medical condition is on the Agent Orange presumptive list and you served in one of the new locations, you can file a claim!