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Department of Veterans Affairs FY2027 Budget

The FY2027 VA budget allocates $35.219 billion to the PACT Act's Toxic Exposures Fund for health care and benefits covering burn pit and other exposures, alongside a $59.858 billion advance appropriation for medical services.

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·April 25, 2026·1 min read
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2027 Budget
Photo: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The FY2027 VA budget allocates $35.219 billion to the PACT Act's Toxic Exposures Fund for health care and benefits covering burn pit and other exposures, alongside a $59.858 billion advance appropriation for medical services.

Source: valoannetwork. Original: https://valoannetwork.com/va-disability-benefits-frozen/

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