Do new VA lists show exposure to depleted and enriched Uranium as a presumptive for VA Health Care?

SP5 Gerald Rucks — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:05:58 -0500

Do new VA lists show exposure to depleted and enriched Uranium as a presumptive for VA Health Care ?

Response by COL Randall C. made Feb 2 at 2023 4:36 PM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:36:00 -0500

The VA does not provide health care or disability compensation for 'exposure' - they only provide those for service connected injuries or illnesses. If you don't have an injury or illness, then enjoy your health!!!! If at a later point you develop something that can be tied back to your service, then at that point the VA will proceed with benefits you're eligible for.

Do you have an illness or injury from your time in the service? If you believe that you might have some conditions tied to DU exposure, read through the webpage* at the VA detailing possible exposure and health issues.
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* https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/depleted_uranium/

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Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Feb 2 at 2023 4:52 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:52:02 -0500

Reach out to a service officer from DAV or VFW for help with a claim

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2023 5:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:51:00 -0500

Presumptive just means if you have certain conditions, such as certain cancers that are prevalent in people who were at those locations, then the VA automatically presumes it was service connected. You no longer have to struggle to prove your lung cancer is connected to burn pits.

Response by Lt Col Roger Helbig made Sep 28 at 2023 8:46 AM

Lt Col Roger Helbig — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:46:14 -0400

Why do you think that you were exposed to uranium? The vast majority of information about uranium on the internet is not accurate. The most accurate report I have found is from Portugal http://www.ctn.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/docum/relat/kosovo/rel_final_ing170401.pdf

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