Exposure to contaminants or other environmental hazards is a major health issue for post-9/11 veterans. Nearly all the warriors served by WWP report exposure to hazardous or toxic substances during their service.

The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act:

• Extends eligibility to VA health care and benefits to veterans who suffer from illnesses related to exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances while in service, both stateside and overseas.
• Adds more than 20 categories of new presumptive conditions related to burn pits and other toxins (VA has already recognized and service-connected over 300 individual, qualifying conditions to date).
• Adds more presumptive locations where toxic exposure is conceded.

As of March 5, 2024, all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving the country — at home or abroad — are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. 

Find out more about the PACT Act and VA Benefits         

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) has been a staunch supporter of the PACT Act since the beginning, helping build and support legislation that will entitle toxic-exposed veterans to the care and benefits they deserve.