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K2 (Karshi-Khanabad) Air Base exposure

Veterans stationed at K2 (Karshi-Khanabad Air Base) in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2005 were exposed to leaking jet fuel, low-level depleted uranium contamination, particulate matter, asbestos, and lead-based paint. K2 service is recognized under the PACT Act.

Who is covered

Qualifying locations and dates under the PACT Act:

Presumptive conditions (5)

With a qualifying diagnosis and the service above, VA presumes these conditions are connected to the exposure.

AsthmaChronic rhinitisChronic sinusitisMUCMI / undiagnosed illnessAll other PACT Act post-9/11 burn-pit presumptive cancers and respiratory conditions

Rating tables: asthma.

To see how these conditions combine with others, use the combined-rating calculator.

Documents VA asks for

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Legal authority and sources

PACT Act 2022 (Pub.L.117-168)

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