Radiation Exposure
What is it?
For veterans who participated in radiation risk activities while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, there are conditions that are presumed to be service-connected.
These conditions include:
- all forms of leukemia (except for chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
- cancer of the thyroid, breast, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gall bladder, salivary gland, urinary tract (renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra), brain, bone, lung, colon, and ovary
- bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma
- multiple myeloma
- lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease)
- and primary liver cancer (except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated)
Who qualifies?
Someone who had:
- Participated in “radiation risk activities”
These eligibility requirements are general and there may be additional factors that affect eligibility. Each case is unique and there are exceptions for every rule. Your Texas Veterans Commission counselor is an expert who can review your specific situation and help determine your eligibility.
How to get it?
Meet with your local Texas Veterans Commission representative or Veterans County Service Officer who will guide you through the process and identify any paperwork required. Completing forms completely and correctly will affect the outcome of your request. Our expert counselors will assist you in completing the forms to get the best results possible. Find the office closest to you.