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  • Airborne hazards: A Veteran toolkit for respiratory health

    Airborne hazards: A Veteran toolkit for respiratory health

    Explore the Deployment Related Respiratory Disease Toolkit for Veterans on exposure to airborne hazards.

  • VA publishes new Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry data

    VA publishes new Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry data

    VA has launched a new webpage that shows the number of Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry participants by state and congressional district.

  • Improvements to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

    Improvements to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

    VA is making several changes to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to expand eligibility and make it easier to use.

  • Airborne hazards exams probably saved their lives

    Airborne hazards exams probably saved their lives

    Real life Veteran stories about how participating in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and Gulf War Registry positively impacted their health and probably saved their lives.

  • VA enhances research and education efforts related to airborne hazards and burn pit exposure

    VA enhances research and education efforts related to airborne hazards and burn pit exposure

    VA recently established the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) as part of its ongoing efforts to improve health care for Veterans.

  • Scholars invited to apply to research health effects of airborne hazard exposure

    Scholars invited to apply to research health effects of airborne hazard exposure

    Visiting scholar program will advance VA research on airborne hazard exposure and improve medical care for Veterans and non-Veterans.

  • Provider webinar for Veterans with burn pit, other airborne hazard exposures

    Provider webinar for Veterans with burn pit, other airborne hazard exposures

    A March 24 provider webinar will discuss Veteran health concerns related to exposure to burn pits and other airborne hazards.

  • Concerned about airborne hazard exposures?

    Concerned about airborne hazard exposures?

    Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan or other areas of Southwest Asia may have been exposed to airborne hazards like burn pits. Here’s how to proactively monitor your health and help other Veterans.

  • VA redesigns and expands Burn Pit Registry

    VA redesigns and expands Burn Pit Registry

    VA today announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

  • From evaluation to treatment, what Veterans should know about toxic exposure

    From evaluation to treatment, what Veterans should know about toxic exposure

    Treatment a Veteran can receive after toxic exposure. Learn about the online Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and the Post-Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network.

  • Veterans: Sign up for the VA Burn Pit Registry

    Veterans: Sign up for the VA Burn Pit Registry

    Veterans exposed to airborne hazards, sign up with the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Help us understand long-term effects, improve care and connect you with the care you’ve earned.

  • Navy, Air Force Veteran helps others sign up for VA’s Burn Pit Registry

    Navy, Air Force Veteran helps others sign up for VA’s Burn Pit Registry

    VA's Burn Pit Registry is a way for Veterans to document their concerns about exposures to burn pits and other airborne hazards.

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Last updated December 16, 2025

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