United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards

Promoting and protecting the health of Veterans and VA staff

Announcements

  • Final Regulation on Additional Diseases Related to Agent Orange: On August 31, 2010, VA published the final regulation establishing all chronic B-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease as related to exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides. After a 60-day Congressional review period, eligible Veterans may receive health care and disability compensation for these diseases.
  • Secretary Shinseki Pledges to Improve Healthcare for Gulf War Veterans: In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Gulf War, Secretary Shinseki has renewed his commitment to improving the health of those with illnesses resulting from serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Learn more about illnesses associated with the Gulf War.
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Women Veterans' Health: Closeup of faces of two female veterans
Learn about VA health care programs for women Veterans.
Employee Health: Closeup of employee wearing a hairnet in a hospital
Learn about VA programs to protect the health and safety of employees.
Emergencies and Disasters: Closeup of fire and ashes
Learn about VA's emergency medical preparedness.

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