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K2: Toxic Exposure at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base

About 15,000 U.S. troops served at K2 in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2005. Here is what the records show about its hazards, what the research says, and which benefits apply.

TERA Medical Opinions: How VA Evaluates Toxic-Exposure Claims

What a TERA medical opinion is, when federal law generally requires one, how it differs from a presumption, and how to prepare for a VA claim exam.