Toxic Exposure Screening
Can I get a toxic exposure screening at the VA?
Toxic exposure screenings are available at VA health facilities across the country. Every Veteran enrolled in VA health care will receive an initial screening and a follow-up screening at least once every 5 years. Veterans who are not enrolled and who meet eligibility requirements will have an opportunity to enroll and receive the screening.
The screening will ask you if you think you were exposed to any of these hazards while serving:
- Open burn pits and other airborne hazards
- Gulf War-related exposures
- Agent Orange
- Radiation
- Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure
- Other exposures
They will then give you information about any benefits, registry exams, and clinical resources you may need.
Ask about the screening at your next VA health care appointment. If you don’t have an upcoming appointment, or if you want to get the screening sooner, contact your local VA health facility. Ask to get screened by the toxic exposure screening navigator.
Sign up for the Burn Pit Registries
Learn more and sign up at VA.gov/PACT
Download the VA Health and Benefits App
Call at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411)
Find a VA at VA.gov/find-locations/
How can Veterans apply for VA health care?
Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction.
Call the toll-free hotline at 877-222-8387
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET.
Mail a completed, signed Application for Health Benefits
(VA Form 10-10EZ).
Bring a completed, signed VA Form 10-10EZ with you to
your nearest medical center or clinic or get help through your
state’s Department of Veterans Affairs Service Officer.
Get help filing your claim by working with an
accredited representative.
