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Fort Drum is on the DoD list of herbicide test sites for this 1959 defoliation trial.
Sources: VA.gov exposure
Fort Drum is a documented herbicide test site but NOT a blanket VA presumptive location. Veterans involved in or exposed to the 1959 spraying can still be service-connected by establishing that involvement and a medical nexus. A free VSO can help.
Source: VA.gov. Presumptive eligibility changes as new laws take effect and depends on your specific service; confirm current eligibility with the Exposure Checker or a free VSO.
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