Does the pact act that just passed cover the oil fields during Desert Storm?

CPL Edward Barton — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:03:12 -0400

Not only was my firing battery just down wind of the burn pits at KKMC. Before that we have been camped down wind of the burning oil fields. Where everyone and everything was covered in a oily slick slimy substance, breathing, eating and bathing in it.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 24 at 2022 8:25 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:25:48 -0400

As I understand it they cover it through the presumptive act, only need for proof is your deployment redeployment orders. Your DD 214 should suffice.

I believe I got this correct. If. It someone will dive in and save me.

Response by SGT Ted Reed made Aug 25 at 2022 11:02 AM

SGT Ted Reed — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:02:44 -0400

i was right there with ya, Helicopter Squadron in Marines at the time, it truly sucked

Response by SFC Jimmy Arocho made Aug 25 at 2022 6:01 PM

SFC Jimmy Arocho — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:01:16 -0400

The PACT Act supports Gulf War Veterans with both healthcare and benefits. I believe that what you are asking is about the health related issues resulting from the burning oil fields. If so, yes, the PACT Act directly supports medical issues borne from all environmental exposures experienced during your Gulf War deployment.

Response by MSgt David Phillips made Aug 26 at 2022 10:57 AM

MSgt David Phillips — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:57:03 -0400

I spit out black specks in my mucous for 2-3 months after the Gulf War and had head and neck cancer detected after I was retired. That is not presumptive according to the Act and VA because although I retired 2006, I did not see combat post Gulf War. I don’t get it….literally.

Response by SFC Jimmy Arocho made Aug 26 at 2022 12:32 PM

SFC Jimmy Arocho — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:32:20 -0400