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Where and when you served can qualify you for VA toxic-exposure presumptives, which means the VA accepts the link and you skip the hardest part of a claim. Enter your location to see what applies.
Sources: VA.gov — PACT Act, VA.gov — Agent Orange, VA.gov — Camp Lejeune
Service in these locations creates a presumption of exposure to burn pits and other airborne toxins. You do not have to prove exposure, only qualifying service plus a diagnosis.
Service in these locations and dates presumes exposure to Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides.
At least 30 cumulative days at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River in the qualifying window presumes exposure to the contaminated drinking water.
Southwest Asia and Afghanistan service presumes service connection for medically unexplained chronic illnesses that appear to a compensable degree (by December 31, 2026 under current rules).
Participation in atmospheric nuclear testing, the occupation of Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or other radiation-risk activities presumes exposure for a list of radiogenic cancers.
A presumptive exposure means the VA already accepts that your service caused the condition, so you skip proving the nexus. You still file a claim and need a current diagnosis. Use the presumptive conditions checker and Chart Your Claim to file, and a free VSO can do it with you at no cost. This is general education, not a promise of a rating.