I need to know if I can get information on exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials.
I can help you Find out if you can get disability compensation monthly payments and other benefits for illnesses or other conditions , like the ones listed below . These are illnesses and conditions we believe may be caused by contact with harmful chemicals or other hazardous materials while serving in the military
================
Were you a volunteer involved in chemical and biological testing?
Yes
Were you involved in medical research  for the U.S. biological and chemical programs between 1942 and 1975 ?
Yes 1973
You can get medical care through the U.S. Army if you volunteered for this research and have an injury or illness directly caused by your participation .
How do I get help?
Visit the U.S. Army web page ,or Call 800 - 984 - 8523
What about agent orange exposure?
If you served in the Republic of Vietnam or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ during the Vietnam Era or in certain related jobs you may have had contact with Agent Orange , an herbicide used to clear plants and trees during the war
Does the contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune qualify?
If you served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River between August 1953 and December 1987 , you may be at risk for certain illnesses believed to be caused by contaminants found in the drinking water during that time .
What about asbestos exposure?
If you worked in certain military jobs , you may have had contact with asbestos toxic fibers once used in many buildings and products .
