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DOD will provide a free, optional medical evaluation upon request. As a service member, you are responsible for scheduling an evaluation with your local military hospital or clinic. Completing the questionnaire does NOT cue DOD to contact you to schedule an appointment.
Active duty service members, including activated Reserve and Guard, must contact their local military hospital or clinic to schedule an appointment for a voluntary medical evaluation. When you call, please state that you are requesting an appointment specifically to address health concerns related to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry exposures.
Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Reserve members, whether discharged or still serving, are eligible for a no-cost medical evaluation provided by VA. Veterans and inactive/separated National Guard members and Reservists who indicated an interest in the evaluation will be contacted directly by VA; these registrants may also proactively contact their local VA Environmental Health Coordinator to schedule a no-cost medical evaluation.
There is no deadline to schedule your registry medical evaluation. Even if you completed your questionnaire during active duty and have since separated from the military, you may schedule an appointment through VA.