Monday, Aug 14th. 2023 is the extended deadline for submitting a new claim under the PACT Act in order to be eligible for retroactive benefits to Aug 2022.

There is a provision for filing an "Intent to File" even if you cannot complete a full application Monday. Get help from a Veterans Service Officer with VFW, DAV or American Legion. Many medical conditions are now given presumptive status for Thai vets as has been the case for Vietnam "Boots on the Ground" vets.

If you miss Monday's deadline apply anyway. Benefits going forward are still valuable and liftetime. Google "Veterans Administration PACT Act" for info if this topic is new to you.

This is a major victory for Thai vets and the Orange Envelope campaign of several years ago.