PACT Act Toxic Exposure Screenings and Your VA benefits

All Veterans enrolled in VA health care can receive a toxic exposure screening at an upcoming appointment or sooner by contacting a Toxic Exposure Screening Navigator. All enrolled Veterans should receive the screening at least once every five years.

It’s a quick 5-10 minute screening to identify any potential exposures to toxins during your military service.  Depending on your response, you may be connected to support and resources, including a review by your primary care team. .

Potential exposures could include:

• Open Burn Pits/Airborne Hazards. Learn more:  Air Pollutants - Public Health (va.gov)
• Gulf War-related exposures. Learn more: Gulf War Exposures - Public Health (va.gov)
• Agent Orange. Learn more:  Agent Orange - Public Health (va.gov)
• Radiation. Learn more:   Radiation - Public Health (va.gov)

• Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure. Learn more: Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination - Public Health (va.gov) 
• Other exposures. Learn more: Military Exposures - Public Health (va.gov)

To schedule a Toxic Exposure Screening, Veterans can schedule online or call a facility listed below and schedule a Toxic Exposure Screening appointment.

VA health care covers care for your physical and mental health. This includes a range of services from checkups to surgeries to home health care. It also includes prescriptions and medical equipment. Apply online now.

File for disability compensation with VA Form 21-526EZ

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Learn more at The PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs