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Veterans Diseases

Please keep scrolling to find veterans diseases for Gulf, Iraq (OIF/OND) and Afghanistan (OEF), World War II, Korean War, Cold War Era and other.

Vietnam War

Brucellosis (Infectious Diseases)

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
Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria (Infectious Diseases)

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

Agent Orange Updates

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body.
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Gulf War

Organophosphate Pesticdes

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

Parkinson’s Disease

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

Perchlorate

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

Perfluorinated Chemicals

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
Agent Orange Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Iraq War (OIF/OND)

Afghanistan (OEF)

Organophosphate Pesticdes

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

Parkinson’s Disease

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

Perchlorate

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

Perfluorinated Chemicals

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

Other

Brucellosis (Infectious Diseases)

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
Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria (Infectious Diseases)

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

Agent Orange Updates

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body.

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