While the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) covers some instances of toxic exposure at domestic military bases, such as Camp Lejeune, there are other enormous gaps in recognition. Veterans have begun ramping up the effort to warn Congress that serious issues are slipping through the cracks.
The PACT Act covers a lot of overseas exposures, but fails to even acknowledge many other disabilities that have been the result of exposures overseas. Some examples include Okinawa, Japan (Agent Orange and other toxins) and Atsugi, Japan (higher cancer rates).
Additionally, the PACT Act does not cover most domestic, State side exposures. These are a few examples:
- Eglin AFB – where agent orange was tested
- Gulfport, MS
- McClellan – Agent Orange and contaminated water
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman – Red Hill fuel spill
- Nevada Test and Training Range/Tonopah Test Range
- George AFB, CA
- Fort Bragg Water Contamination
- Fort Benning
On April 8, 2025, there was a roundtable meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss adding some of these issues to the PACT Act. We will see what happens.
Gardberg and Kemmerly is open for calls and online assistance and will continue to help our Veterans in any way possible, including staying up to date on current PACT Act information. If you have a claim for disability and need assistance, please call our office and speak with one of our qualified Veterans’ Disability attorneys. Gardberg and Kemmerly is committed to helping injured and disabled Veterans obtain the benefits they deserve. If you need help with a disability claim, call the office at 251-343-1111 or 1-800-332-1529 for a free consultation. Gardberg and Kemmerly is proud to serve Veterans across the country from our home office in Mobile, Alabama.