TERA VA Claims: VA Benefits for Toxic Exposure Under the PACT Act

Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA): CCK explains what qualifies as TERA under VA guidelines and how it affects eligibility for VA benefits. Learn the laws, how VBA processes these claims, and how toxic exposure is tracked through the Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER).

Find out how to apply for VA healthcare if involved in TERAs, and how VA's duty to assist influences PACT Act-related claims. We also guide you through filing a VA disability claim focused on toxic exposures, using VA Form 21-526EZ. If your TERA-related claim was denied, CCK can assist.

TERA VA Medical Opinions for PACT Act Claims: https://cck-law.com/blog/tera-va-medi...

PACT Act Explained: https://cck-law.com/blog/new-bipartis...

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0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - What is TERA (Toxic Exposure Risk Activity)?
1:00 - Legal Definitions and VA Guidelines
1:28 - How VA Tracks Veterans Subject to Toxic Exposure: ILER
1:53 - Examples of Toxic Hazards
2:26 - Eligibility for VA Benefits Without Filing a Claim
3:06 - VA's Duty to Assist and TERA Memorandum
3:42 - What If the TERA Memo Doesn't List My Condition Specifically?
4:22 What If VA Denied My Claim That Is Now Eligible for TERA?
4:40 - What to Include In Your TERA VA Claim
5:15 - How to File a VA Disability Claim for TERA
6:55 - Conclusion and Additional Resources