Region 4 UAW Vets Legislation

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Veterans DD-214
Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may
now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents.
Form 180
FILL OUT THIS FORM TO REQUEST DD-214 AND MILITARY RECORDS

File for "Disability Compensation" with VA Form 21-526EZ

Track Your Pending PACT Act Claims Online
You can easily check the status of your PACT Act claim once it has been submitted. Just sign into your VA.gov account
with your existing Login.gov, or My HealtheVet account. If you don’t have
any of these accounts, you can create a free Login.gov or ID.me account.
Once signed in, follow these three steps to check the status of your PACT Act claim.

Disability housing grants for Veterans
We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they
can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways.
Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply. CLICK HERE

PTSD Disability Benefits
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after exposure to extreme stress, such as combat, an assault, or a disaster.
It’s also a common service-connected condition that qualifies for Veterans disability benefits. If you're living with PTSD
caused by your military service, you may be entitled to VA disability compensation and health care benefits.
Find out if you qualify and how to apply. CLICK HERE

Aid & Attendance for Qualified Veterans
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide tax-free monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension.
In addition to being available for Veterans, single surviving spouses and dependent children are also eligible for this benefit.
To qualify for these benefits, the Veteran or their surviving family member must meet income and asset thresholds.
If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify. CLICK HERE

APPLY FOR VA COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Online or Print & Mail | Get Local Help | Call 1-800-MyVA411
Veterans should reapply for PACT Act related claims if previously denied. 20+ more presumptive conditions
for burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic exposures have been added.

ARE YOU ENROLLED IN VA HEALTH CARE?
Online or Print & Mail | Walk-In | Call 1-800-MyVA411
VA health care and eligibility has expanded for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras.
Veterans will be screened for toxic exposure during their VA health care appointments to assess additional health or benefits options.

Presumptive Toxic Exposure Eligibility
VA has expanded the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by
Eposure to Hazardous Substances
This update helps generations of Veterans, and their survivors receive the care and benefits they've earned and deserve.
If you have a presumptive condition, you don’t need to prove that your service caused it.
You only need to meet the service requirements for the presumption.

Track Your PACT Act Claim Status Online
The PACT Act expands benefits eligibility for Veterans exposed to toxic substances such as Agent Orange, radiation,
or burn pits during their military service. Eligible Veterans and survivors are encouraged to file their claims now.
If you have a pending PACT Act claim, learn how to check the status online.

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New Toxic Exposure Screening for Veterans
Veterans who enroll or are enrolled in VA health care, can now receive the Toxic Exposure Screening at
VA medical centers and clinics across the country. During your screening, if you believe you experienced
toxic exposures during your military service, you may be connected to resources and encouraged to
File a Disability Claim.

New Law Helps Survivors Get VA Benefits
February 2023
A new law makes it easier for survivors of Veterans exposed to Toxic Material, including Burn Pits, to receive
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), tax-free benefit payments available for certain surviving spouses, children, or parents.
They may also now be eligible for a one-time payment for accrued benefits, burial benefits, education and training,
home loan certificates of eligibility, or health care. Find out which benefits you may qualify for and how to access them.

Veterans Legislative Victories In 2022

JANUARY 2023
NEW VA LIFE INSURANCE

PACT ACT
AUGUST 3, 2022
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.