Ten things veterans should know about burn pits
Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 11/20/2014 04:01 PM EST
Veterans Health Administration Update
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11/20/2014 12:05 PM EST
VA launched the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry in response to concerns that Veterans were experiencing a range of respiratory illnesses possibly associated with exposure to burn pits. The registry is open to many Veterans and active-duty Servicemembers who deployed to various locations. This guide describes why you should participate in the registry and how it might help uncover links between exposures and certain health conditions.
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