The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) Veterans Affairs extends deadline for full backdated PACT Act benefits after website issue The new deadline to be eligible to receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 is 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 14. Aug 10, 2023 By Madison Alder