What conditions are presumptive under the PACT Act?
Last verified July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- Presumption means VA accepts service connection without a nexus opinion once qualifying service and current diagnosis are established.
- Vietnam-era, Gulf War, and post-9/11 veterans are all covered by different sections of the law.
- If a previous denial exists, a Supplemental Claim under the PACT Act can restore the earlier effective date if filed within one year of expansion.
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