WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of the second anniversary of the PACT Act, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a new dashboard showcasing the significant impact of this landmark legislation on Veterans and their survivors. Since the PACT Act’s enactment, the VA has significantly expanded its reach, providing more care and benefits to a growing number of Veterans nationwide.
In Arizona, the VA has seen a 29% increase in Veteran enrollments in VA care, totaling 18,066 new enrollees over the past two years. Additionally, the VA has granted 27,663 benefit claims to Veterans and their survivors, amounting to over $182 million in benefits.
VA Secretary Denis McDonough remarked, “Many Arizona Veterans are now getting the health care and benefits they’ve earned for their heroic service and selfless sacrifices. We want all of these heroes – and their survivors – to come to VA for the health care and benefits they earned and so rightly deserve.”
Key national results of the PACT Act include:
- Over 1 million Veterans and survivors have received disability compensation benefits, with more than $6.8 billion delivered to date.
- Nearly 740,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA health care, a 33% increase over the previous two years.
- More than 5.6 million Veterans have been screened for toxic exposures, aiding in the early detection of potential health issues.
- Record numbers of benefit claims have been processed, with 4.4 million claims received over the past two years—a nearly 30% increase.
VA’s ongoing outreach efforts have been crucial in these achievements, with the agency hosting thousands of events and launching the first-ever text messaging campaign to reach eligible Veterans. Veteran trust in VA services has also reached an all-time high, with 80.4% of Veterans expressing confidence in the VA’s services.
For more details on the PACT Act’s impact and to apply for care or benefits, Veterans and survivors are encouraged to visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MYVA411.
