You ll need to file a claim for disability compensation. You can call the VA Special Issues Helpline at 800 - 749 - 8387 . Or you can file a claim online .
If you were part warfare testing for Projects 112 or Shipboard Hazard and Defense SHAD from 1962 to 1974 , you may be at risk of illnesses believed to be caused by chemical testing .
Would exposure to asbestos during active duty time mean that I would need medical care?
If you worked in certain military jobs , you may have had contact with asbestos toxic fibers once used in many buildings and products .