Veterans: VA extends deadline to Aug. 14 for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022

Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor misses out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the original deadline of Aug. 9, 2023. Mercer County Veteran Services encourages all Veterans and their survivors to apply – or submit their intent to file – for PACT Act benefits now by visiting VA.gov/PACT.

Mercer County Veteran Services, in an effort to assist all Mercer veterans and their surviving family members, will submit intent to file forms to the VA for Veterans and their survivors who have appropriate ID on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 and Monday Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 2 to 3 p.m.  Please note, Veteran Services will only submit the “Intent to File” forms during these hours. No appointment needed for these help sessions. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call Mercer County Veteran Services at 609-989-6120. The office is located at 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, N.J.