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PACT Act & VA Toxic Exposure Claims — Legal Support for Veterans
VA-accredited legal guidance for veterans, surviving spouses, and families navigating burn pit, Agent Orange, radiation, and other toxic exposure claims.
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of veterans benefits in decades — but navigating claims, appeals, and deadlines can be complex. Cross & York helps veterans and families cut through the confusion and understand every option available to them.
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What is the PACT Act?
Signed into law on August 10, 2022, the Honoring our PACT Act (Pub. L. 117-168) is the most significant expansion of VA healthcare and disability benefits in decades. The law broadens eligibility for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, and other toxic hazards, and it directs the VA to conduct new outreach and streamline the claims process for affected service members.
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Who may be eligible
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How Cross & York supports veterans
We focus on veterans and families who need more than a standard claim submission — denials, low ratings, complex evidence, survivor benefits.
Denied Claims & Appeals
Supplemental claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and Board appeals under the AMA.
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When your assigned VA disability rating doesn't reflect the severity of your condition.
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Surviving spouses and dependants navigating Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
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Building the medical and service-record evidence needed for non-presumptive claims.
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You always have free options
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Common questions about PACT Act claims
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few quick questions about your service and health. We'll help you understand what you may qualify for and what comes next.
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