PACT Act Claim Pathfinder

The PACT Act now covers millions of toxic exposure veterans, but the claims queue is still stacked and the VA expects a fully developed file. Use this pathfinder to zero in on the presumptives, proof, and follow-on steps that match your deployments before you ever hit submit.

  • Plot your toxic exposure lanes by era, location, and condition so the rater sees the presumption on page one.
  • Assemble VA-ready evidence packets—screening notes, specialist opinions, and lay statements—before the C&P contractor calls your name.
  • Print a mission brief tuned to your current stage (filing, exam, decision, or supplemental) so your team always knows the next move.

Metrics verified against VBA Detailed Claims Data (week ending Sept. 27, 2025), GAO-25-107483 (Sept. 3, 2025), and the VA.gov PACT Act resource hub (updated Apr. 21, 2025).

Mission Intel

634,240 claims are still waiting in the queue
The Monday Morning Workload dashboard shows 634k disability and pension claims pending review, so the rater must see a fully developed exposure package the moment your file opens.
Source: VBA Detailed Claims Data (Sept. 27, 2025)
134,048 rating claims are already older than 125 days
That backlog bucket proves the VA still leans on perfect evidence—tight logs, presumptive citations, and ready-to-upload 21-10210 statements—to keep your claim out of the overtime pile.
Source: VBA Claims Backlog Snapshot (Sept. 27, 2025)
PACT Act year-one delivered 458,659 earned approvals
VA’s own update shows $1.85B paid on PACT Act claims in year one, and they are still processing supplemental and survivor files—proof that clean exposure evidence is getting paid.
Source: VA.gov PACT Act Guidance (Apr. 21, 2025)

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Choose your service era or survivor status

Quick Resources

Pathfinder FAQ

What if I don’t see my exact condition?

Pick the closest match. The mission brief will still list evidence and exam tactics you can reuse. Add the general toxic exposure option to keep the guidance broad, then refine once your doctor confirms the exact diagnosis.

Does this pathfinder save my data?

No. Everything runs in your browser so nothing leaves your machine. When you generate the mission brief, print it or save it as a PDF to stash inside your claim binder.

Where do I grab my toxic exposure screening?

Log in to My HealtheVet, choose Blue Button reports, and download your VA toxic exposure screening. If you haven’t completed it yet, call your VA primary care team—it only takes a few minutes and locks in a presumptive-friendly note.