Open-air burn pits are areas the military uses to dispose of garbage and other materials including toxins.
Asbestosis and other Asbestos-Related VA Disabilities Besides Mesothelioma
Asbestos and lung cancer (mesothelioma) are well known, but did you know you can get VA disability for other conditions linked to asbestos?
Pulmonary Hypertension can Get a VA Disability Rating
Pulmonary hypertension can be caused by several service-connected lung conditions that can increase your VA disability ratings for lung problems.
How Veterans Get Disability for Chronic Laryngitis or a Laryngectomy
Chronic laryngitis can be caused by several things veterans experience. See if you have a service connection for your long-term laryngitis.
The VA’s List of Blue Water Navy Ships
This is a list from the VA of all of the Blue Water Navy ships that were affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam.
Mesothelioma VA Disability for Veterans Hurt by Asbestos
Mesothelioma is a lung cancer that is only caused by asbestos. For VA disability benefits, sometimes you only have to prove your presence on a boat to get a rating.