The PACT Act added over 20 presumptive conditions for toxic exposures, including various cancers (brain, gastrointestinal, kidney, lymphoma, etc.) and respiratory illnesses like asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, ILD, and sarcoidosis, making it easier for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins in locations like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Southwest Asia to claim benefits. It also added specific conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Here are the categories of new presumptive conditions: Presumptive Cancers: Brain cancer Gastrointestinal cancer (any type) Glioblastoma Head cancer (any type) Kidney cancer Lymphatic cancer (any type) Lymphoma (any type) Melanoma Neck cancer Pancreatic cancer Reproductive cancer (any type) Respiratory (breathing-related) cancer (any type) Other Presumptive Illnesses (Burn Pit/Toxic Exposure): Asthma (diagnosed after service) Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic rhinitis Chronic sinusitis Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis Emphysema Granulomatous disease Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Pleuritis Pulmonary fibrosis Sarcoidosis Vietnam Era (Agent Orange): High blood pressure (hypertension) and Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). AI can make mistakes, so double-check responsesThe PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs - VA.govApr 21, 2025 Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis. Emphysema. Granulomatous disease. Interstitial lung disease VA.gov Home | Veterans AffairsPACT Act | New York State Department of Veterans ServicesBrain cancer, Glioblastoma, Respiratory (breathing-related) cancer of any type, Gastrointestinal cancer of any type, Head cancer oNew York State Department of Veterans Services (.gov)