Law
Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
Expanded eligibility for VA healthcare and disability benefits related to toxic exposures, including burn pits, Agent Orange-related conditions, and other service-connected harms.
Year
2022
Impact
Positive
Status
Active
Party
Democratic Party
Era
Contemporary Era
Impact Context
Broadened access to treatment and compensation for veterans with service-connected toxic exposure conditions, which matters for Black veterans as part of a larger struggle over equal recognition, care, and support after service.
What This Policy Did
Broadened access to treatment and compensation for veterans with service-connected toxic exposure conditions, which matters for Black veterans as part of a larger struggle over equal recognition, care, and support after service.
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Sources
Congress.gov • Government • Aug 10, 2022
Official action history confirming enactment of the PACT Act.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Government
Official VA implementation page describing the expanded toxic exposure care and benefits framework.