VA Presumptive Condition Checker (PACT Act, Agent Orange & more)

Your service & exposures

Check anything that applies to your service:

Vietnam-era service / Agent Orange exposure Post-9/11 service with burn-pit or airborne-hazard exposure Gulf War service (Southwest Asia theater) Stationed at Camp Lejeune (contaminated water era) Former Prisoner of War Radiation exposure in service A chronic condition that appeared soon after service

Presumptive lists keep expanding — the PACT Act added many conditions. This tool is a starting point, not a determination.

Presumptive paths to explore

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For these categories, the law may assume the link to service — so you may not have to prove the nexus yourself.

A presumption means qualifying service + a listed condition can establish connection without a nexus opinion. Always confirm the current presumptive list on VA.gov, and have a free VSO check your specific service.

Get free, accredited help — start here

You should never pay anyone simply to file an initial claim. A free, VA-accredited Veterans Service Officer (DAV, VFW, American Legion, or your county/state office) can prepare, file, and appeal for you at no cost. Verify any representative at VA.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation and find a county service officer through NACVSO.org.

Go deeper with the Playbook.

This free tool is a taste. The VA Disability Playbook walks the whole claim — service connection, the C&P exam, the rating math, appeals, TDIU and SMC, survivors, and where to get honest help. Get the free Start-Here primer and a launch notice.

If you are in crisis, you are not alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is free, confidential, and available 24/7 — dial 988, then Press 1 (or text 838255). This tool is educational only — not legal advice, not VA-accredited representation, and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA rules, ratings, dollar amounts, and deadlines change and depend on your circumstances; confirm everything with the VA or an accredited representative before you act.