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Presumptive Conditions

Conditions VA presumes are service connected because of where and when you served: burn pits, Agent Orange, Gulf War and Camp Lejeune.

Gulf War Illness Presumptive Conditions: The Full List and How to Claim Them

October 15, 2026 by Norman Wong
Gulf War guide illustration

Gulf War veterans can be compensated for chronic unexplained symptoms without a diagnosis. Who qualifies, what conditions are covered, and how to file.

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Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions and Qualifying Locations (2026)

October 15, 2026 by Norman Wong
Agent Orange guide illustration

The full list of conditions VA presumes are caused by Agent Orange, every qualifying location and date range, and how veterans and survivors file.

Categories Presumptive Conditions

Camp Lejeune VA Claims: Presumptive Conditions, Eligibility and Family Benefits (2026)

October 4, 2026 by Norman Wong
Camp Lejeune guide illustration

Veterans who served 30 days at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River between 1953 and 1987 are presumed exposed. The eight presumptive conditions and how to file.

Categories Presumptive Conditions

The PACT Act Explained: Burn Pit and Toxic Exposure Presumptive Conditions (2026)

October 4, 2026 by Norman Wong
PACT Act guide illustration

The PACT Act made many cancers and respiratory illnesses presumptive for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins. Who qualifies and how to file.

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