As of April 2026, PACT Act presumptive benefits for burn pits and Southwest Asia toxic exposures remain tied to specific locations and dates with no broad expansions; key areas include Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan zones, aiding claims for cancers and respiratory conditions.
Source: va. Original: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/programs/pact-act-toxic-exposure-screening-and-your-va-benefits/
