VArecognizes the following exposures or risks associated with service. Recognition can vary by location served.

Military Environmental Exposures
Burn Pit Smoke
Cold Injuries
Contaminated Water (benzene, trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride)
Endemic Diseases
Heat Stroke/Exhaustion
Hexavalent Chromium
Mustard Gas
Nerve Agents
Pesticides
Radiation (Ionizing and Non–Ionizing)
Sand, Dust, Smoke and Particulates
TCDD, Herbicides, and other dioxins like Agent Orange
Occupational Hazards: Asbestos, Industrial Solvents, Lead, Radiation, Fuels, PCBs, Noise/Vibration, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC