VA provides information about radiation exposure and what Veterans who may have been exposed to radiation during military service can do:

• About Radiation 
  What radiation is and the difference between ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation
• Radiation Exposure during Military Service
  How Veterans may have been exposed to radiation and how VA confirms exposure during military service
• Diseases Related to Radiation Exposure
  Cancers and other health problems VA recognizes as associated with exposure to radiation during military service
• Ionizing Radiation Registry Health Exam
  Cost-free examination by VA for possible long-term health problems associated with exposure to radiation during military service
• Health Care Benefits
  Eligibility for VA health benefits and how to apply
• Compensation for Diseases Related to Radiation Exposure
  Eligiblity for VA disability compensation and how to apply
• Subscribe to Ionizing Radiation Review Newsletter
  Sign up to receive VA’s Ionizing Radiation Review newsletter by email