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Burn Pits PSA

Discussion in 'Military' started by ardnutoz, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. Jan 17, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    ardnutoz

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    I know this registry was been around for awhile but never has anything come from it.
     
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    I thought it is utilized to move baseline presumption of “service connected” disability to assumed on a myriad of issues at VA.
     
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    Since no follow up. A year and a half ago I decided to complete the registry and physical for this and was informed I was the first Vet they had heard from in nearly two years, at Regional, not National. The physical is done verbally. Here is the email I received about a month ago.

    "Greetings Airborne Hazards Open Burn Pit Registry Participant,

    We would like you to know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started processing disability claims on August 2, 2021, for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposure during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas – if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.

    You assisted this process by joining the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR). The information that you provided was included in the decision-making for these 3 conditions.

    It is important to note that the presumption is based on particulate matter exposure which can be caused by a variety of sources to include sand or dust, exhaust from diesel fuel and other engines, air pollution, and burn pits.
    We encourage you, if you have symptoms suggestive of the 3 conditions such as a chronic cough or ongoing runny nose and sinus congestion, to get evaluated by a health care professional to make a diagnosis and to file a claim if your condition fits with the presumptive conditions.

    You can file a claim by going to this website How To File A VA Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs
    In addition, you can visit VA.gov or call toll free at 800-827-1000 for more information. Also, VA is reaching out to impacted Veterans and survivors to inform them about their eligibility and providing information on how to apply for benefits.

    We also encourage you to ask your battle buddies who have not joined the AHOBPR to consider joining by going to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (va.gov)


    Please visit VA.gov or call toll free at 800-827-1000 for more information."
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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    These pits were all over Afghanistan, the biggest one i saw was in Kandahar.. we're talking city blocks in size
     
  6. Jan 18, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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    Has anyone received any VA disability percentage from this?
     

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