Presumptive Conditions Checker
Check if your service qualifies for presumptive conditions. No medical nexus required for these conditions.
2025 Updates Available
The VA has added new presumptive conditions. Check if you qualify:
- Urethral Cancer (PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure)
- Paraurethral Cancer (PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure)
- Male Breast Cancer (PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure)
- Hypertension (PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure)
- MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance) (PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure)
Your Service Information
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Middle East & Southwest Asia
Vietnam Era
Other Locations
Important Information
What are Presumptive Conditions?
Presumptive service connection means the VA assumes certain conditions are related to military service without requiring you to prove the connection. If you served in a qualifying location during the specified time period and develop a presumptive condition, the VA presumes your service caused the condition. You still need a current diagnosis, but you don't need a medical nexus opinion.
The PACT Act (2022)
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of VA health care and benefits in decades. It added over 33 new presumptive conditions related to burn pit and toxic exposure for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans. The act also expanded Agent Orange presumptive locations and added five new conditions in 2024-2025.
2024-2025 Updates
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy)
- Male Breast Cancer
- Urethral Cancer
- Paraurethral Gland Cancer
How to File for Presumptive Conditions
- Verify your service dates and locations qualify
- Get a current medical diagnosis for the presumptive condition
- File VA Form 21-526EZ (Application for Disability Compensation)
- Clearly state this is a presumptive condition and reference the presumptive category (PACT Act, Agent Orange, etc.)
- No nexus letter needed, but medical records showing diagnosis are required
What if I'm Denied?
If your presumptive condition claim is denied, it's often due to insufficient medical evidence of current diagnosis or service dates/locations not matching VA records. You can file a supplemental claim with additional evidence or request a higher-level review. Consult with a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for complex denials.
All Presumptive Categories
Quick reference for all presumptive service connection categories
PACT Act - Burn Pits & Toxic Exposure
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of VA health care and benefits in decades. It adds over 33 new presumptive conditions related to burn pit and toxic exposure during Gulf War and post-9/11 service.
Agent Orange & Herbicide Exposure
Veterans who served in Vietnam, the Korean DMZ, or on certain Navy vessels are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides.
Radiation Exposure
Veterans who participated in nuclear weapons testing or were prisoners of war in Japan are presumed to have been exposed to ionizing radiation.
Gulf War Syndrome / Chronic Multisymptom Illness
Undiagnosed illnesses with qualifying chronic symptoms that appeared during or after Gulf War service.
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Disclaimer: This tool provides general eligibility guidance based on publicly available VA regulations. Actual eligibility determination is made by the VA during the claims process. Service records must be verified by the VA. Consult with a VSO or VA-accredited representative for personalized guidance.