Assessment
Which conditions VA already presumes your service caused
A presumptive condition is one VA accepts as connected to service without you proving why, based on where and when you served. It does not remove the need for a current diagnosis or for the severity to be written down. This lookup shows which conditions are presumed for your service location and dates.
The lookup
Where and when you served
Branch never shortens a list. It only adds a note where one is recorded for that branch at that location.
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Sources
- 38 USC 1119, Presumptions of toxic exposure (United States Code)
- 38 USC 1120, Presumption of service connection for certain diseases (United States Code)
- 38 CFR 3.320, Claims based on exposure to fine particulate matter (Electronic Code of Federal Regulations)
- 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309, Presumptive service connection (Electronic Code of Federal Regulations)
- Specific environmental hazards (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- The PACT Act and toxic exposure screening (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Environmental health registry evaluations (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- VET-HOME exposure evaluations (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Last checked 2026-08-23. Reviewed on a on-regulation-change cycle and maintained by Veteran Health Network's compliance team, who are accountable for what is on this page. Written and reviewed under Veteran Health Network's institutional review process.