Brucellosis A bacterial disease with symptoms such as profuse sweating and joint and muscle pain. The illness may be chronic and persist for years. It must be at least 10 percent
Malaria during military service Veterans who meet the criteria do not have to prove a connection between their malaria and military service to be eligible to receive VA disability
VA contracts with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences, a non-governmental organization, to scientifically review evidence on the long-term health
Pesticides used in the Gulf War
Pesticides used in the Gulf War fall into several major categories:
Methyl carbamate organochlorine pesticides (lindane), used to treat
Veteran’s & Parkinson’s Disease Were you exposed to herbicides during service and have Parkinson’s disease? You may qualify for VA benefits. Learn more Agent Orange
Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical that is used to produce rocket fuel, fireworks, flares and explosives. Perchlorate may have adverse health effects
Exposure to PFAS During Military Service
In the 1970s, the Department of Defense began using AFFF to fight fuel fires. The release of these chemicals into the environment during
Pesticides used in the Gulf War
Pesticides used in the Gulf War fall into several major categories:
Methyl carbamate organochlorine pesticides (lindane), used to treat
Veteran’s & Parkinson’s Disease Were you exposed to herbicides during service and have Parkinson’s disease? You may qualify for VA benefits. Learn more Agent Orange
Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical that is used to produce rocket fuel, fireworks, flares and explosives. Perchlorate may have adverse health effects
Exposure to PFAS During Military Service
In the 1970s, the Department of Defense began using AFFF to fight fuel fires. The release of these chemicals into the environment during
Brucellosis A bacterial disease with symptoms such as profuse sweating and joint and muscle pain. The illness may be chronic and persist for years. It must be at least 10 percent
Malaria during military service Veterans who meet the criteria do not have to prove a connection between their malaria and military service to be eligible to receive VA disability
VA contracts with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences, a non-governmental organization, to scientifically review evidence on the long-term health
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