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Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
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I have been diagnosed with Pagetts bone disease and I was in Persian Gulf War and was exposed to burn pits. The pagetts disease causes bone and joint pain and it is not familial and I don't have anyone in my family with it. Would this be compensable under the PACT Act? It believe it is undiagnosed due to the unknown etiology and unknown pathology or something to that effect. Thank you
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Anytime you believe that you have a medical condition that was caused by your exposure to military environmental exposures, including burn pits, VA encourages you to file a claim. Though Pagetts bone disease is not identified as a presumptive condition in the PACT Act, entitlement to service-connected benefits may be established without meeting the criteria for a presumption. In order to establish entitlement to service-connected compensation there must be (1) evidence of an in-service event, (2) evidence of a current disability and (3) a link between the two. VA encourages you to file a claim.
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I was a small combat outpost which had just recently gotten rid of their burn pit just prior to my arrival. How do I find out if I'm eligible for any benefits under the PACT act and does it apply to any contaminates that could have remained from the burn pit?
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The PACT Act established presumptions of service connection for more than 20 conditions related to exposure to burn pits and certain other Gulf War toxins. If you believe that you have a medical condition that was caused by your exposure to burn pits, VA encourages you to file a claim now.
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Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this. Are the questions supposed to be posting within this post?
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Toxic exposure screenings are available at VA health facilities across the country.
Every Veteran enrolled in VA health care will receive an initial screening and a follow-up screening at least once every 5 years.
There is also an option to complete an airborne hazard questionnaire. You can access the registry at: https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home.
After completing the registry, you have the opportunity to schedule an assessment with our environmental health clinician if needed.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp
Please see the links below for additional information about environmental hazards and toxic exposure.
https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/toxicexposurescreeninformation.asp
https://vaww.publichealth.va.gov/docs/hazard_exposures/Registry_Factsheet.pdf
Below is a link to schedule an in person or virtual appointment with a Veteran's Service Organization Representative near you:
https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/
Every Veteran enrolled in VA health care will receive an initial screening and a follow-up screening at least once every 5 years.
There is also an option to complete an airborne hazard questionnaire. You can access the registry at: https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home.
After completing the registry, you have the opportunity to schedule an assessment with our environmental health clinician if needed.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp
Please see the links below for additional information about environmental hazards and toxic exposure.
https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/toxicexposurescreeninformation.asp
https://vaww.publichealth.va.gov/docs/hazard_exposures/Registry_Factsheet.pdf
Below is a link to schedule an in person or virtual appointment with a Veteran's Service Organization Representative near you:
https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/
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I filed a Health claim 3 or 4 years ago regarding burn pit effects. The claim was denied.How do I resubmit a claim?
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
If you are applying for a new condition for disability compensation under the PACT Act, you can file a claim online via VA.GOV or, in person at any regional office, or with an accredited representative. If you want to file a claim for a condition for which you’ve been previously denied, you do need to file again – you’ll need to submit a supplemental claim using VA Form 20-0995. Again, you can file a claim online via VA.GOV or, in person at any regional office, or with an accredited representative.
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What is being done concerning the burn pit, the effects it has on the lungs, brain functioning due to lack of oxygen; and now veterans forced to take the vaccine and or that have had Covid? All of these issues effect oxidation to brain and on top of that PTSD.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA and DoD have several studies planned addressing lung and overall health effects of airborne hazards, burn pits and other military exposures. The PACT Act directs DoD to conduct several environmental studies that will review military exposures and health.
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In 2007 I had a Major Heart Attack. Several years later I learned about Agent Orange and heart effects. Filed claim and was asproved for only 30 percent disability. I've had 4 more stents but can't seem to be approved for any further increase. Would like to under stand why. This effectived my lovely hood from 2007 on.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of your disability, which represents how much your disability decreases your overall health and ability to function. We base this rating on the evidence you give us (like a doctor's report or medical test results), the results of a VA claim exam, and other information we may get from other sources (like federal agencies). However, if you believe your condition has worsened, VA encourages you to file a claim for increase. You can file a claim online via VA.GOV or, in person at any regional office, or with an accredited representative.
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Langley AFB is on the list of contaminated water, what are they doing for the veterans assignment there during the late 80's to the early 90s? Also worked around a diazo machine for 3 years that used liquid ammonia and while stationed at 2 bases, lived very close to the flight line. I have had questions asked about living and working near a flight line. Are those health issues.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA has no presumptions for Langley AFB. VA encourages all Veterans who feel their health conditions are related to service to file a claim. This webpage can help instruct you on how to file: https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/.
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I was in the Chemical Corp stationed in Dugway Utah 1964-1966.Ihave been exposed to various viruses. I have had various vaccinations for over 10 different biological warfare agents' none of which were FDA approved and I had severe reactions to these inoculations. Does this qualify??
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Thank you for your service. You can find out more information on the vaccines here, but it is unlikely to lead to long-term health consequences: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/vaccinations-medications.asp. VA encourages all Veterans who feel their health conditions are related to service to file a claim. This webpage can help instruct you on how to file: https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/.
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