For veterans who think they were exposed to toxic substances
during their service, the Department of Veterans Affairs has a mobile
application that will help them answer questions about what this potential
exposure means for their long-term health.
Originally designed for VA providers, Exposure Ed now lets
anyone view a list of service-related exposures -- broken down by type,
conflict and date or location of service. It also has a map veterans can use to
find the closest VA facilities and exposure-related programs.
For example, veterans thinking they came into contact with
the Vietnam-era herbicide Agent Orange can use the "Exposures" button
on the home page for immediate access to a list of illnesses related to
exposure. Or, veterans can input in the time and location they served to view
everything they might have been exposed to.
The last option sorts exposure risks by conflict, ranging
from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn.
Through the app, users can find studies into the exposure,
learn how to apply for benefits and connect with certain VA programs, like the
"Agent Orange Registry Health Exam for Veterans."
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