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The Navy used Vieques as a bombing and training range for decades. The VA has awarded individual judgments tied to Vieques exposure, but it is not a blanket presumptive location.
Sources: VA.gov exposure
Vieques is NOT a VA presumptive location. Service there does not prove exposure by itself — you establish the specific exposure and a medical nexus. Individual claims have succeeded. 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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