Legacy of Our Veterans' Military Exposures
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Rainbow Herbicides

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Medication and Vaccinations

Vaccinations and Medications during Service, VA continues to evaluate the health effects of Gulf War vaccinations and medications taken during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

A meningocele (say: meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, leaving an opening. The spinal cord itself may not be affected, but
Mercury Poisoning

Mercury Poisoning

Mercury poisoning (also known as hydrargyria or mercurialism) is a type of metal poisoning and a medical condition caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury poisoning

MILITARY EXPOSURES

Veterans may have been exposed to a range of chemical, physical, and environmental hazards during military service.
also called Spina Bifida Cystica

Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida)

A myelomeningocele (say: MY-ell-oh-meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, creating an abnormal opening. With a myelomeningocele,

Nerve Regeneration

3-D printed guide helps regrow complex nerves after injury

Neurodevelopmedntal Disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorders are disabilities associated primarily with the functioning of the neurological system and brain. Examples of neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Organophosphate Pesticdes

Pesticides used in the Gulf War Pesticides used in the Gulf War fall into several major categories: Methyl carbamate organochlorine pesticides (lindane), used to treat

Parkinson’s Disease

Veteran’s & Parkinson’s Disease Were you exposed to herbicides during service and have Parkinson’s disease? You may qualify for VA benefits. Learn more Agent Orange
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – September 26th

“The consequences of any further use of nuclear weapons, whether intentional or by mistake, would be horrific. When it comes to our common objective of nuclear disarmament,
Agent Orange Legacy - Living with Agent Orange

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Unalienable Rights

Unalienable Rights

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty

Soldier’s Rights

especially during a time of war.  Our veterans have been used by our government for human experimentation as far back as the war of 1812.  During the war of 1812 soldiers were used

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