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Veterans Exposed to Waste Incinerator Contaminants in Atsugi, Japan
About the Waste Incinerator in Atsugi According to VA, from 1985 to 2001, personnel at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi…
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What Is Agent Orange? As one of a group of chemicals referred to as the “rainbow” herbicides, Agent Orange served…
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According to VA’s Annual Benefits Report for Fiscal Year 2023, there are approximately 5.7 million disabled veterans receiving compensation for 37.3…
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What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that are visible just under the skin. Any superficial vein…
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Summary of the Case The Veteran served on active duty in the United States Army from October 2001 to July…
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What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a nerve condition in which pain radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, traveling…
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What is Acid Reflux? Acid reflux is a digestive disorder characterized by the occurrence of stomach acid flowing back up…
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