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Read about burn pit and other toxic exposures that are now presumptions related to the PACT Act. We encourage all Veterans who are concerned about exposure to burn pits or other airborne hazards to talk to talk to your health care provider, apply for VA health care, and file a claim for compensation and benefits.
The registry enables VA to identify and research health challenges of Veterans and service members who were exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their military service.
EXPOSURE TO BURN PITS WAS COMMON AMONG SERVICEMEMBERS OVERSEAS AND MAY HAVE HEALTH EFFECTS. burn pit is an area devoted to open-air combustion of trash. The use of burn pits was a common waste disposal practice at military sites outside the United States, such as in Iraq and Afghanistan.
VA established the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) in 2014 to help put data to work for Veterans through research about potential health effects of burn pit exposure and other airborne hazards.
Information about potential exposure to toxins from burn pits during military service, possible health-related problems and VA benefits.
Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures Research. Establishing links between environmental exposures like smoke from open burn pits and long-term health impacts requires significant data, analysis, and research.
Exposure to open burn pits is a serious concern for many Veterans and service members. Available research indicates that most health conditions related to burn pits are temporary and should resolve after the exposure ends.
To date, more than 200,000 Veterans and service members have joined the VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR). Each Veteran who participates contributes to helping us better understand the potential health effects of burn pits and other exposures.
Allergic Rhinitis and findings from Burn Pit Registry participants. Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever or allergies, is a common condition that can cause sneezing; a runny or stuffy nose; itching of the eyes, nose, and mouth; post-nasal drip; cough; irritability; and fatigue.
Below are breakouts for all 50 States, 3 territories, 2 commonwealths, and the District of Columbia. In total, as of September 12, 2022, there are 336,708 Veterans and Service members participating in the AHOBPR. These numbers will be updated biannually.