Representative First Last

Dear Friend,

Last year, Congress passed the PACT Act, an historic investment in veterans' health care. This landmark legislation finally takes steps to address the long-term health effects of toxic exposure, including burn pits, Agent Orange, and other hazardous substances, including toxins at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Our veterans and their families sacrifice so much for our country, and they should always have access to exceptional health care.

I was honored to visit the Durham VA Medical Center yesterday to hear more about PACT Act coverage in North Carolina from our veterans and the VA’s outstanding providers. Read below for more information about the PACT Act:

Rep. Ross visits the Durham VA Medical Center

PACT Act Eligibility

The PACT Act expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for veterans with toxic exposures and veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era. Eligible veterans are encouraged to submit claims as soon as possible. Full eligibility information can be found here.

As of August 10, 2022, a long list of new conditions are presumed to be service-connected due to various in-service toxic exposures. PACT Act-related claims that have been submitted by August 9, 2023 will be backdated to the date of the bill signing, meaning claims granted will be paid with an effective date of August 10, 2022. Apply now here.

You can find more information about the PACT Act here. Please know that I will always fight for our veterans in Congress and keep working to ensure all veterans can access the care they deserve.

Rep. Ross discusses the PACT Act during an interview

If you have questions about my work or need help with accessing your VA benefits, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. My team is here to assist. You can send me an email through my website or call my Raleigh office at (919) 334-0840. For updates on my work on behalf of our community, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @RepDeborahRoss

Very truly yours,

Deborah