AHOBPR (no VA form number)
Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
You were exposed to burn pits, aircraft exhaust, or other airborne hazards during post-9/11 deployments and want to document your exposure history and receive a free health evaluation.
- Who fills it
- veteran
- Journey phase
- Evidence & Statements
- Estimated time
- 20-40 minutes for the online questionnaire.
- When to file
- Any time. No deadline. Earlier registration creates a longer health record.
Official VA form page: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp
Gather before you start
- ▸Service dates and locations (deployment locations with burn pit exposure)
- ▸Types of materials burned (if known)
- ▸Current health conditions you believe may be related to exposure
- ▸eBenefits or VA.gov login credentials (online registration)
Attach with the form
Statutory and regulatory authority
- 38 USC 1785 - Authority for VA to establish and maintain the burn pit registry and provide registry evaluations.