VA established the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) in 2014 to help put data to work for Veterans through research about potential health effects of airborne hazard exposures.

By joining the registry, you can provide information to help us better understand whether long-term health conditions may be related to these exposures. Even if you have not experienced any symptoms or illnesses you believe are related to exposures during military service, your participation in the registry could help VA provide better care to all Veterans.

• Participation in the registry is voluntary and cannot negatively impact your access to VA health care or your claim for compensation and benefits.
• You may save and submit your responses to the registry questionnaire and notes from optional medical assessment to support your VA claim if you choose.
• Completing the questionnaire can also help you proactively identify health concerns, discuss them with your health care provider, and get follow-up care.
• You can participate even if you do not recall any exposure to airborne hazards during your military service.