Disability

PACT Act and toxic-exposure pathways

Expanded healthcare and condition-specific presumptive compensation pathways.

Who may qualify

Covered conditions, locations, exposure and service periods vary; era alone is not proof of entitlement. VA checks basic eligibility and the relevant presumption. No diagnosis or exposure details are collected here.

What to check next

Review the official condition and service lists and consider applying.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

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Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

Official source page inspected; agency determines eligibility.

Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.