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Military toxic exposures and presumptive conditions

For veterans exposed to certain toxic substances in service, VA presumes some conditions are service-connected, so you do not have to prove the link. Pick an exposure to see who qualifies, the presumptive conditions, and the documents VA asks for.

Exposures by topic

Agent Orange exposure

19 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

Burn pits and the PACT Act

24 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

Camp Lejeune water contamination

8 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

Gulf War illness

14 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

K2 (Karshi-Khanabad) Air Base

5 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

Military asbestos exposure

No presumptive list

Radiation and atomic veterans

22 presumptive conditions · PACT Act

Depleted uranium (DU)

No presumptive list

Fort McClellan exposure

No presumptive list

Project 112 and Project SHAD

No presumptive list

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Presumptive lists and eligibility are summarized from VA.gov and can change; confirm current rules at VA.gov. VA Ready is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.