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Toxic Exposure
Articles about VA disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during military service.
VA Disability Ratings for Prostate Conditions
The VA provides disability benefits for service-connected prostate conditions including prostate cancer and enlarged prostates.
VA Disability Ratings for High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is common among veterans and can be service connected. Learn how the VA rates high blood pressure on and off medication.
VA Disability Rating for Constrictive Bronchiolitis
Symptoms of constrictive bronchiolitis are similar to asthma, which makes it hard to diagnose. The disease is now on the VA’s list of presumptive conditions associated with exposure to burn pits.
VA Ratings for Lymphoma and Lymphatic Cancers
Lymphoma can be service connected either directly, as a secondary condition, or as a presumptive condition under certain circumstances.
VA Disability Benefits for Agent Orange Exposure
Agent Orange exposure affected tens of thousands of veterans. Learn more about exposure and if you are eligible for VA disability benefits from Agent Orange.
Camp Lejeune Veterans Benefits
Veterans exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune can receive VA disability and health benefits and may be able to take legal action.
Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Would Increase Under These Plans
The VA wants to expand benefits for veterans with 9 rare cancers, and the U.S. House passed a major toxic exposures bill. Here’s a summary of two plans in the national spotlight this week.
Are Children or Grandchildren Eligible for Agent Orange Disability Benefits?
Doctors are divided over the second-generation effects of Agent Orange, but the VA does offer benefits for children of exposed vets, in some cases.
Atomic Veterans VA Benefits
We explain more about who atomic veterans are and VA radiation exposure presumptives for those seeking disability benefits.
