The TRUTH About Presumptive Conditions Under the PACT Act

In this video, we will take a closer look at presumptive conditions under the Predischarge Claims Program and the PACT Act (Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act), which expanded the list of presumptive conditions for veterans. We will also discuss how these changes have impacted veterans and their access to disability benefits.

Understanding Presumptive Conditions
Presumptive conditions are based on medical science, as well as research and experience that shows a connection between certain health conditions and military service. These conditions may not have been present prior to military service or may have been aggravated by factors such as environmental hazards or stressors during service.
The VBA regularly reviews scientific evidence and medical research to determine if there is enough support to add new conditions to the list of presumptive conditions. This is an ongoing process, with changes and updates being made as necessary.

Impact on Veterans

This expansion has greatly benefited veterans by providing them with earlier access to healthcare and disability benefits for conditions related to their military service. It also reduces the burden on veterans who may have otherwise had to wait until after their discharge to file a claim for these conditions.

However, it is important to note that the PACT Act does not automatically grant disability benefits for presumptive conditions. Veterans must still provide evidence linking their condition to their military service in order to receive benefits. This can often be a complex and lengthy process, requiring the assistance of medical professionals and legal representation.

Pact ACT Eligibility Requirements

In order for a veteran to qualify for presumptive conditions under the PACT Act, they must meet certain eligibility requirements:

The veteran must have served in active duty or inactive duty training
The veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
The veteran must have been exposed to certain environmental hazards or stressors during their military service
The veteran must have a diagnosed medical condition listed as a presumptive condition

Eligible Presumptive Conditions under the PACT Act

The list of presumptive conditions has expanded significantly with the implementation of the PACT Act. Some of the eligible conditions include:

Chronic B-cell Leukemias
Ischemic Heart Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Prostate Cancer
Additional conditions may be added to this list in the future as new research and evidence emerges.

In conclusion, the PACT Act has greatly benefited veterans by expanding the list of presumptive conditions and providing them with earlier access to healthcare and disability benefits. However, it is important for veterans to understand the eligibility requirements and to provide sufficient evidence linking their condition to their military service in order to receive benefits. It is also important for these conditions to continue being monitored and researched, as new information may lead to further additions or changes.

Through continued efforts from the VBA and support from medical professionals, we can ensure that our veterans receive the care and support they deserve for their sacrifices in service. So, it is crucial for us as a society to remain informed about presumptive conditions under the PACT Act and advocate for the well-being of our veterans.

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[EaZ-bh]

We did burn pits in 1986 at Fort Benning Georgia

[LightWarriorsLife]

Thanks for the clarification sir 🇺🇸🤙🏼🙏🏼

[barryspruell]

Outstanding delivery CC. Semper Fi Beirut Lebanon 1983

[paredesboyz]

Thanks brother from another mother...great info!

[Shadowsil]

Great info as usual. Appreciate all your work.

[glenntuia]

Thank you CC. Followed your lead. Caught word of the PACT program and immediately filed few months after August 10, 2022. Vietnam wartime veteran '71. Was 77 yrs old when I filed for AO exposure. After a few C&P exams, awarded 100% P&T for PN after 6 mos. Immediately after, filed again for bilateral upper extremity PN. Was awarded then with SMC-L for AA. Currently, awaiting a decision for an increase filing for worsen condition of LOU of feet due to lower extremity PN. My focus is SMC-R1, if LOU of feet is granted, with two distinct SMC-Ls. Thanks for all that you do via your videos for all veterans...young and old!

[michaelgarcier]

I was in Guam in 1976. Have hypertension and hypothyroidism. I was denied.

[wmschriver]

I was denied kidney cancer. I appealed it Requested a new CMP exam. The problem is even though I know I have a presumption condition.There's him I wasn't in any of the locations I'm under TERA Favorable findings SHOW
Toxic exposure So I'm working off favorable findings. Kidney was removed in february With a onset date.
Of two thousand fifteen I shut the appeal up 2 weeks and they have already called to Set up a new c and p exam next week.Wish me luck. Hope it's better than the first one took five minutes

[duckhunt]

I'm going in to the VA for the burn pit registry eval. I filled out the questionnaire a couple weeks ago. They called me today and I'm going in next Thursday for the first one I think it's a chest x-ray and a pulmonary exam later this month. I already have a rating and I'm unsure anything will happen to it. Coworkers have gone and have not had any affect to their current rating.

[CyBirr]

While the PACT Act may be a start, I really hope there will be an additional carve out for Karshi Khanabad (K2).

[AceBachelorTom]

Craig, Sorry did you say that Turkey is/is not a covered location under the Pact Act? (For old school Gulf war vets per your classification?)

[pt]

My pcp won't give me a diagnosis even though my lung cancer screening said I had emphysema. He ordered a pft test for me, and the results clearly put me in the 30% range of disability, but he refuses to even put it on my Problem List. He knows i'm a former smoker, so I guess that's why he doesn't seem that concerned about it.

[danielmchugh]

Box 13 on my DD214 had the medals outlining global war on terror is that what you’re referring to?

[badkarma-fl]

I was right in the middle of all that old gulf war but haven't come down with anything yet.

[billymcneal]

Ironic you say that. I too was in Turkey now they have added it to the list about a year ago. I still keep getting denied even though I qualify of the PACT Act.

[glendacastillo]

I'm old school, Kuwait 2006-2007; retired 12/2021

[ddem]

Turkey's a yes. gotta look a little harder.

[dougmead]

Didn't they add hypertension to the PAC act?

[jarheaded]

I thought gastrointestinal intestinal cancer was also presumptive for gulf war veterans?

[danielmchugh]

What about on a carrier during Iraq freedom and new dawn?