Does burning defecation daily with diesel fuel qualify as burn pits?

2023-02-02T17:04:02-05:00

1968-1970 Vietnam combat Engineers. We burned Defecation daily 8-10 pots with diesel fuel. Does that qualify as burn pits?

Response by COL Randall C. made Feb 2 at 2023 5:10 PM

2023-02-02T17:10:31-05:00

Check out Vietnam eligibility at https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

While it may qualify as a 'Burn Pit', if the question is "Does this make me eligible for registration in the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposure" database, then no - your time of service in Vietnam doesn't specifically qualify. The 'burn pit registry' is for those that served in Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield (ODS), New Dawn (OND), or Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF)

However, if you have concerns from toxic exposure from burn pits during your time of service in Vietnam and have an issue now, I would enroll in the Agent Orange registry*. You're eligible for that based on your service in Vietnam and will be entitled to the same free environmental screening and consultation as you would with the 'burn pit registry'. During the screening process, you can discuss your other concerns about burn pit exposure to toxins.
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* https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/registry-exam.asp

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 2 at 2023 8:02 PM

2023-02-02T20:02:45-05:00

Supposedly according to my VA clinic

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Feb 3 at 2023 9:23 AM

2023-02-03T09:23:59-05:00

We mixed diesel with MOGAS and got a better burn. What flammable does the Army use today to burn defecation?