Of course. You'll need to file a claim for disability compensation.
Do you plan to file a claim?
Yes, that's what I'd like to do.
When you file, you'll have to show that your health problems are linked to your contact with certain environmental hazards while serving in the military.
Got it. We are talking about environmental hazards that impacted my health in a bad way during my service, right?
Yes, you may have illnesses or other conditions believed to be caused by toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil.
And if these factors have caused my disability, I qualify for benefits?
Correct. You may be able to get disability benefits if you have an illness or other condition believed to be caused by your contact with an environmental hazard while serving in the military. For example, due to contact with particulate matter or large burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
Can you help me learn more about possible benefits?
Yes, here you can find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits.
That'd be great. For example, do I have to provide evidence?