As we mark two years since The PACT Act became law, its impact is unmistakable—transforming promises into tangible benefits for millions of veterans and their families.
Signed into law in 2022, the PACT Act pledged to address the needs of those exposed to toxic substances during service, and it has delivered.
Today, we’ll explore the latest VA PACT Act Performance Dashboard data, showing how this legislation is not just improving but changing lives one claim at a time.
My goal is to keep you educated, empowered, and proactive so you can secure the VA benefits you’ve earned for serving our country.
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PACT Act Statistics Summary
This data reflects the overall impact and progress of the PACT Act as of August 2024:
- 74.9% of all PACT Act claims have been APPROVED. This high approval rate reflects the VA’s commitment to providing veterans and survivors with the benefits they’ve earned.
- 25.1% of all PACT Act claims have been DENIED. The most common denial reasons include the absence of a medical diagnosis for a condition on the PACT Act presumptive conditions list and/or the veteran not meeting the qualifying service and/or eligible location requirements.
- Total PACT Act Claims Submitted Since 2022: 1,853,448 (Veterans: 1,825,412; Survivors: 28,036).
- Total PACT Act Claims Completed Since 2022: 1,540,949 (Veterans: 1,518,749; Survivors: 22,200).
- Total PACT Act Benefits Paid to Date Since 2022: $6.8B
PACT Act Claim Statistics
- 1,853,448 cumulative total PACT Act-related claims have been submitted since the PACT Act was enacted.
- Of these, 1,540,949 claims have been completed.
- 39.3% of all claims submitted to the VA were related to the PACT Act, indicating significant veteran engagement with this new legislation.
- 60.7% of all claims submitted to the VA were not related to the PACT Act.
PACT Act Claim Approvals
- 1,005,341 veterans and 10,777 survivors have had their PACT Act-related claims approved.
- 1,251,720 veteran claims and 21,416 survivor claims have been completed. This shows the VA’s continued efforts to ensure both veterans and survivors receive the benefits they deserve.
Financial Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans
- The VA has paid out a total of $6.83 billion in PACT Act benefits from August 10, 2022, to August 3, 2024.
Expanding VA Healthcare Under the PACT Act
- 333,767 new enrollees have joined VA healthcare as a result of the PACT Act from October 1, 2022, to August 4, 2024.
Toxic Exposure Screening Statistics for Veterans
- 5,690,117 toxic exposure screenings have been conducted between September 6, 2022, and August 4, 2024.
- 45.1% of these screenings revealed at least one potential exposure, with 2,563,611 veterans endorsing at least one potential toxic exposure.
- 524,914 screenings (9.2%) revealed more than one exposure, while 2,038,697 screenings (35.8%) revealed exactly one exposure.
VA Healthcare Trust Score
- The VA Health Care 90-Day Trust Score stands at 91.9% (from May 6, 2024, to August 4, 2024), indicating strong trust among veterans in the care they receive from VA facilities.
Conclusion & Wrap-Up
In conclusion, the PACT Act is proving to be a transformative piece of legislation for veterans and their families, ensuring that those exposed to toxic substances during their service receive the care and compensation they deserve.
With over 1.8 million claims submitted at a 74.9% approval rate and nearly $6.8 billion in benefits paid, the impact of the PACT Act is undeniable.
While some claims have been denied, understanding the reasons can help veterans better prepare their submissions.
Stay educated, be proactive, and take the steps necessary to secure the benefits you’ve earned!
PACT Act Performance Metrics 2-Year Anniversary [DOWNLOAD]
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About the Author
Brian Reese
Brian Reese is a world-renowned VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Motivated by his own frustration with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans secure their VA disability compensation faster, regardless of their past struggles with the VA. Since 2013, he has positively impacted the lives of over 10 million military, veterans, and their families.
A former active-duty Air Force officer, Brian has extensive experience leading diverse teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
Brian is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy and earned his MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar, ranking in the top 1% of his class.
