Afghanistan veterans are at an increased risk of several health problems, such as infectious diseases, Gulf War Syndrome, and illnesses related to burn pit exposure.
Burn Pit Presumptive Conditions List
…by burn pits Pleuritis caused by burn pits Pulmonary fibrosis caused by burn pits Sarcoidosis caused by burn pits Burn pits and respiratory cancers Other respiratory cancers Burn pits and…
VA Disability Ratings for Prostate Conditions
The VA provides disability benefits for service-connected prostate conditions including prostate cancer and enlarged prostates.
VA Disability Rating for Constrictive Bronchiolitis
Symptoms of constrictive bronchiolitis are similar to asthma, which makes it hard to diagnose. The disease is now on the VA’s list of presumptive conditions associated with exposure to burn pits.
VA Ratings for Lymphoma and Lymphatic Cancers
Lymphoma can be service connected either directly, as a secondary condition, or as a presumptive condition under certain circumstances.
Toxic-Exposed Veterans Will Benefit from PACT Act
The PACT Act expands access to VA benefits to U.S. veterans of every era who were exposed to toxins during military service.