Of course. We can find out if you can get disability compensation monthly payments and other benefits for illnesses or other conditions. These are illnesses and conditions we believe may be caused by contact with harmful chemicals or other hazardous materials while serving in the military.
Well, you see, I've volunteered for medical research during my service time, which is when I believe my health took a dent. Is there anything you can do for me?
Are you one of the Veterans who volunteered for medical research for the U.S. biological and chemical programs between 1942 and 1975?
Yes, I am.
In this case 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.
Great. How can I get more information on that?
You can visit the U.S. Army web page, or call 800-984-8523.
Will I also find answers to my questions there?
Yes, you will.
That's helpful. I might also have come in contact with that nasty agent orange  during my time in vietnam. Do you know about that?
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.
Right, right. That one. And asbestos. Does that ring a bell, too?