The VA expanded 2026 benefits under the PACT Act to cover respiratory issues and cancers from burn pits without proving service connection, with over 300,000 veterans enrolled by late 2026 and extended GI Bill access for dependents. Mental health services also saw 2.1 million visits amid broader healthcare access.
Source: citizensoldierlaw. Original: https://www.citizensoldierlaw.com/crsc-for-burn-pits-related-health-issues-burn-pits-designated-as-instrumentalities-of-war/
