"News You Can Use" USVA, V V A Chapter 103; V V A, NYSC and V V A National news and press releases are posted on this web page.                                                                  The PACT Act The August 2022 signing into law of the PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act expanded and extended eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras.    The Act adds 20+ more presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic                                                                    exposures Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care Helps us improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures A Veteran or survivor can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits Veterans wishing to know more about the Act are advised to begin with the official VA PACT Act webpage found here: www.VA.gov/pact Several official VA videos related to the PACT Act are available, as well, on YouTube.com.                 Vietnam Veterans might wish to start with the video linked below.