Over 100,000 veterans enrolled in VA health care in 2026 alone amid the PACT Act's expansion for toxic exposures like burn pits and Agent Orange, contributing to a 33% enrollment increase since 2022; eligibility now includes all post-9/11 combat zone service and domestic toxin exposures without prior disability claims.
Source: va. Original: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/programs/pact-act-toxic-exposure-screening-and-your-va-benefits/

