Full List of Burn Pit Presumptive Conditions-PACT ACT 2023

The U.S. military long used open-air sites as makeshift waste combustion facilities. In the 21st century, these areas became known as “burn pits” and gained attention for their frequent use during the Global War on Terror. While Iraq and Afghanistan were home to some of the more recent burn pits, they are far from the only ones.
Accredited VA Disability Attorney, Lori Underwood explains how the PACT Act expanded benefits available to Burn Pit exposed veterans. In this video, there is an updated comprehensive list of Burn Pit presumptive conditions in 2023.
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Table of contents
00:00 Intro
01:17 What is the PACT Act?
02:25 What are Burn Pits?
03:16 How does the PACT Act impact you?
04:13 List of presumptive cancers
04:39 List of other conditions
05:42 Effective dates
07:00 100% compensation for burn pit conditions
09:07 How hiring an attorney can help
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Service Locations:
If you served in any of these locations and time periods, the VA has determined that you had exposure to burn pits.
On or after September 11, 2001, in any of these locations:
Afghanistan, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen
OR
On or after August 2, 1990, in any of these locations:
Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(This includes the airspace above any of these locations)
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RESOURCES for more information on PACT Act VA claims:
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RESOURCES on specific presumptive conditions:
VA Cancer Benefits for Veterans
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Bronchitis
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Rating for Constrictive Bronchiolitis
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Benefits for Emphysema
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VA Disability for Pulmonary Fibrosis
www.woodslawyers.com/pulmonar...
VA Rating for Sarcoidosis
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Chronic Sinusitis VA Benefits
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Chronic Rhinitis VA Rating
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[@ehollopeter]

I was in Iraq twice, my ship was right next to the open air burn pit. It was always in the air

[@juniordorsonne9867]

Great information thank you!!

[@woodslawyers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lee120458]

Excuse me madame but those cancer conditions you mentioned for the Pact Act has alot to do with lung cancer or respiratory. I am a 💯% T &P service connection disabled navy veteran for CML bone marrow cancer but it is leukemia cancer. I applied for the Pact Act for two years and on my last claim in May of 2023 I applied for Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL). I was denied because my evidence was not new or relevant. The reason I chose NHL was it dealt with CML bone marrow cancer which I have. I already mentioned to the VA that I was exposed to toxics as a Radioman (RM3), and with burning classified material in a burn room for seven years as well as being in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. I'm scheduled for my next hematology appointment on April 16 2024 and will have my oncologist to write a nexus for a link between my service connection and the in-service disease. This is my only option for the Pact Act especially since I was exposed to toxics. Hopefully it will be granted. I doubt that the VA will ever decide to add leukemia to their list of cancer conditions anytime soon.

[@woodslawyers]

If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know!

[@watchman2279]

If your already 100 percent. How does getting a pact act connection help? I to am 100, but having more conditions rated isn't gonna change 100 percent.

[@user-tv7bu4vm9j]

We had open burn pits in Haiti in 1994. We burned human waste, garbage, etc. I developed a rare sweat gland cancer called microcystic adnexal carcinoma. Why is Haiti not included?

[@Vng370]

We had burn pits in Vietnam, 50 gallons drums cut in half we had to burn fetches when you were put on details in base camp and the fire base.

[@user-cz1gr1ju8b]

In accordance with Air Force, Reg 92-1 we were required as firefighters to have a live training for monthly And everything subject to be burnt

[@dbdb6947]

What stations did you fight fires?... I was at Shady J and Charlestown

[@CGFIELDS]

I have sarcoidosis & was exposed to burn pits in Iraq 2003-2004, 2007-2008 & Afghanistan 2012-2013 😞

[@woodslawyers]

I'm sorry to hear that. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

[@holdthewinds]

What about the toxic burn pits that active reservists were exposed to at USA based Forts?

[@putt7429]

I was stationed in Kuwait 2000 and I went over after everything happened so I was exposed to a lot of chemicals and at this time they were taking people on tours and my roommate was with me and I remember it like it was yesterday the sergeant told us not to touch nothing but she picked up a helmet that was in a tank still in the in the field and that same day I remember sneezing the whole day and then I also developed asthma with the rain with the sandstorms right now they're trying to reduce my asthma from 60 to 30 what can be done

[@woodslawyers]

I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to answer your question without knowing more about your claim. We would be happy to discuss this with you to see if we can help. You can reach us at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&BurnPitsLori2023&CommentShare

[@putt7429]

@@woodslawyers Thank you for responding. I will reach out to you for sure!

[@richardm.441]

I applied for the VA health benefits based on service in Bahrain and Kuwait from during my enlistment from 1997 to 1999. I received the benefit. Let's say I have or develop one of the presumptive conditions you mentioned. If I file a claim for it, do I have to establish that I knew there was a burn pit near me or is that already presumed? I never worked on a pit directly. I am aware of metal drums that they burned items in, but I assumed that the items burned were paper. Would these qualify as burn pits? With that said, I cannot say there were not other burning sites or pits near me, since I was not aware of everything occurring near me.

[@woodslawyers]

The VA assumes that there are certain conditions linked to the unique circumstances of a veteran’s military service. If you’re diagnosed with a presumptive condition, you do not need to prove the medical nexus (connection) between your condition and your service to be eligible for VA compensation. Veterans who served after Aug. 2, 1990 in any of these locations: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, UAE, or the airspace above any of these locations are eligible for presumptive VA benefits.

[@RJthing]

I was deployed 6 months Macedonia. I was placed on burn pit duty. Had to get JP8 burn wasted and stir shit. Did this weekly. Asma and gerd and broncittis now. Where is my location. Oh nevermind, "it never happened VA"

[@woodslawyers]

I'm sorry to hear that. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know!

[@rdking8001]

What about burn pits in Honduras and Ecuador? We also had to burn our human waste

[@woodslawyers]

You can find the VA's criteria for disability compensation for burn pits here: www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/specific-environmental-hazards/

[@davemarhx2874]

I was stationed in Camp Schwab Okinawa in 1991 and 1992. Ammo dumps have burn pits to dispose of various ordnance and trash. At the time i was an E-3 and guess who gets stuck with trash burn duties. Also, agent orange was used for weed control, and sprayed around our barracks weekly. We also worked regularly inside the ammo magazine storage bunkers where agent orange was stored. My question is will this ever be a part of the pact act? Its not listed yet and i have asthma and hypertension with diagnosis and prescriptions. How can i link it?

[@woodslawyers]

I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. As of right now, we do not know of any proposed changes or additions to the PACT Act. However, we would be happy to discuss your claim with you to see if we can help. You can reach us at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&BurnPitPresumptivesLori&CommentShare

[@Nisha-ut1wk]

I was stationed in Kuwait 2007-2010 burn pit I was exposed to and I was AFFF operator for the Navy 4yrs of that can I apply for the PAC ACT? I have been diagnosed with hypertension too.

[@woodslawyers]

The PACT Act is here to stay, so veterans can file for benefits anytime. We would be happy to discuss this with you to see if we can help. You can reach us at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&BurnPitsLori2023&CommentShare

[@DreSkywalker959]

yes, you should apply immediately

[@donaldhendrix3326]

What about the DOD civilian employees i was there in AED from 2004 until 2005 and in IRAQ from Sept 2007 to Mar 2008 all the locations are on the burn pit list i have severe COPD and i need help

[@woodslawyers]

We would be happy to discuss this with to see if we can offer help. You can reach us at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&BurnPitsLori&CommentShare

[@truestoryyo2717]

I had to participate in burn pits in Iraq in 2003. Do I qualify and how do I apply???

[@woodslawyers]

Veterans who served after Aug. 2, 1990 in Iraq and other locations may be eligible for benefits if they have any of the presumptive conditions listed here: www.woodslawyers.com/burn-pit-presumptive-conditions-veterans/?.com&BurnPitsPresumptivesLori&CommentShare#h-burn-pit-presumptive-conditions

[@JohnLandry-zs5ij]

I assume that melanoma is presumptive for burn pits only? I am Agent Orange presumptive but melanoma was denied for me, twice.

[@woodslawyers]

The current VA law states melanoma is a presumptive condition from exposure to burn pits. However, veterans can appeal a denied decision. You can learn more about the appeals process here: www.woodslawyers.com/va-disability-appeal/?.com&BurnPitPresumptivesLori&CommentShare

[@Smackwater587]

What about the chemical dump at Ft McClellan, AL? Also, what about Gas Chambers? Served at ICORPS, Uijongbu, South Korea.... Agent Orange????

[@woodslawyers]

You can find information about Ft. McClellan here: www.woodslawyers.com/fort-mcclellan-groundwater-contamination-veterans-benefits/?.com&BurnPitsPresumptivesLori&CommentShare You can find information about Agent Orange benefits here: www.woodslawyers.com/agent-orange/?.com&BurnPitsPresumptivesLori&CommentShare

[@Smackwater587]

@@woodslawyers I could not find out what years the chemical and water exposure hit Ft McClellan. Was Uijongbu, South Korea, I Corps, sprayed with herbicides, and when? Thanks for helping us.

[@doritattias3404]

It seems if you can breathe normal even if you’ve been in by the burn pits and had surgery you get zero if it’s not cancer ……

[@armysnoopy1562]

Do I qualify ? I served in Kuwait in 1999 thru 2000 , we flew mission between Kuwait and Iraq boarder . Thank you

[@woodslawyers]

Great question! Veterans who served in any of the following location after Aug. 2, 1990 are eligible for VA disability benefits: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, The UAE, and the airspace above any of these locations. We would be happy to discuss your claim to see if we can help. You can reach us at 812-426-7200, or request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&BurnPitPresumptivesLori&CommentShare

[@cemkayali1]

I was in the Navy as Damage Controlman. Got hurt on my Vertebra by my superior as Hate Crime. After fighting over 14 Years , now finally I am %100 p&t since feb 2023. I do not have cancer, i did not bother filing for pact act even though i was in Kuwait, iraqi waters in 2007(feb-jun) i am concern this pact act might create havic in my life, open up my ratings and danger my 100% status.. What you think Ma'am? And is there any one has any professional suggestions or ideas?

[@woodslawyers]

If a veteran is happy with their current rating, then it is not necessary to file new claims. The choice is ultimately up to the veteran!

[@cemkayali1]

Appreciate 👍💯🙏

[@kimberlymiller8718]

Hi could you tell me if being on Mt St Helens a day or two after it erupted breathing in toxic ash and walking through knee high ash all without PPE such as a mask, googles or a body suit to protect the skin. Mt St Helen is not one of the listed environments included in the presumptive areas.

[@woodslawyers]

It's hard to answer that question without knowing more about your case. We would be happy to discuss this with you to see if we can help. You can reach us at 800-544-2108 or you can request a free case evaluation here: www.woodslawyers.com/contact/?.com&PresumptiveBurnPitsLori&CommentShare

[@user-jw6ob4xh2p]

And Bosnia Herzegovina was taken of the pact where it was the burn pit registry, I was assigned to camp bedrock and camp pebbles was trash chemical etc after Bosnia I was diagnosed with chronic sinusatis and bronchtis had to have rhino plastic surgery to correct the left side nasal cavity it was that bad so this is a injustice to veterans that it is not on the pact.if you remember right haliburton was being sued by the veterans but haliburton was protected by the military contract so with in mind the VA.is again cheating veterans that had to endure this and did win the case against because I believe who ever wrote the report pencil wiped it meaning false report. Why are veterans suffering because of this injustice may be the supreme Court could do something because has yet again proven they are not for the veterans peruod

[@ronniewilliams3691]

My C and ap examination, the Doctor said to much time has expired since time in service!

[@woodslawyers]

If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know!

[@ronniewilliams3691]

@@woodslawyers I just sent for my C and P examiner results and everything. My QTC examiner was just rude and condescending and everything was predetermined before I got there!

[@DreSkywalker959]

request a new exam , say you didnt have confidence in the exam or examiner

[@karlnordinger5968]

I got service connection for lung disease caused by asbestos & other toxins 59 years after military service .

[@stevewingojr7145]

So dont apply if you dont have any of these

[@venonat80]

Even if you don’t have these conditions now but have served at places with these burn pits and conditions, you would still want to fill out the questionnaire and get on the registry because if you develop the conditions later, it’s covered and will be service connected.

[@praisethelord5457]

@@venonat80where can you find the questionnaire?

[@carlosparscal]

Zero for Vietnam veterans. thanks.

[@woodslawyers]

This video only covers what the PACT Act added for burn pit exposed veterans. However, the Act included updates for other toxic-exposed veterans too. Agent Orange exposed veterans with hypertension (high blood pressure) or monoclonal gammopathies can now be service connected on a presumptive basis. The PACT Act has also expanded eligibility for VA disability benefits related to Agent Orange to military members who served in additional locations. Here’s some additional information about that: www.woodslawyers.com/2022-pact-act-for-veterans/?.com&Underwood+PACT+Act+Burn+Pits

[@traceyholland957]

@carlosparscal yes Vietnam is included in PACT Act