Those who served in OIF, or the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations and other locations, may now be entitled to compensation for medical conditions presumed to be related to exposure to fine particulate matter.
Veterans and survivors who believe they may be eligible for compensation for asthma, rhinitis or sinusitis that emerged within a 10-year period after separation from military service are encouraged to file a claim for benefits.
Those who served in the following locations are presumed to have been exposed to particulate matter and may be entitled to the new presumption:
- Southwest Asia Theater of Operations beginning August 2, 1990, to the present
- Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Syria or Djibouti beginning September 19, 2001, to the present
You can read more here.VA is committed to providing Veterans with the medical care, benefits and services they have earned. For the most up-to-date list of service-connected disabilities, please check Exposure To Specific Environmental Hazards | Veterans Affairs (va.gov).
