#185: Benefits Breakdown, Burn Pit Registry

This week’s Benefits Breakdown features Army Veterans Vincent Mitchell and Dr. Eric Shuping. They discussed the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and how Veterans can sign up.

In 2014, Congress required the Department of Defense and VA find a way to record and offer help to service members and Veterans who have health concerns related to airborne hazards and open burn pits. The registry officially began in June 2014.

There are two main parts of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry:

Online SurveyAppointment (Free Exam)

To be eligible for being a part of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, you must be a Veteran or service member who served in the following areas:

IraqAfghanistanKuwaitSaudi ArabiaBahrainDjiboutiGulf of AdenGulf of OmanOmanQatarUnited Arab EmiratesWaters of Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HELPING THE REGISTRY

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

For registry help, please call at 1-877-470-5947.

#BtBattle Veteran of the Week:

Marine Corps Veteran Beatrice Arthur

Additional Links:

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asphttps://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/homeAppeals ProgressLegacy Board Appeals Progress