Who's covered
Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Djibouti, Yemen, and other Southwest Asia / Central Command locations.
Example presumptive conditions
- Asthma (diagnosed after service)
- Chronic bronchitis, COPD, chronic rhinitis/sinusitis
- Many cancers — head & neck, respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney, melanoma, lymphoma
- Hypertension (added 2026)
Burn Pits — frequently asked questions
- Who qualifies for Burn Pits benefits under the PACT Act?
- Gulf War era (on/after Aug 2, 1990) or any period on/after Sept 11, 2001. Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Djibouti, Yemen, and other Southwest Asia / Central Command locations.
- What conditions are presumptive for Burn Pits?
- Examples include: Asthma (diagnosed after service); Chronic bronchitis, COPD, chronic rhinitis/sinusitis; Many cancers — head & neck, respiratory, gastrointestinal, kidney, melanoma, lymphoma; Hypertension (added 2026). This is not the full list — the PACT Act covers 330+ conditions across all exposure categories.
- How do I file a Burn Pits claim?
- File a VA disability claim and note your toxic exposure. A free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can help you build a strong claim at no cost. "Presumptive" means the VA assumes the service connection for eligible veterans — but you still must file.
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