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Q795: I have 2 daughters and a grandson. My grandson has autism and at this time my daughters are okay. Should they file claims just to have them on file or wait? I receive benefits at 100%.
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A1: Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 cumulative days from August 1953 through December 1987 and their family members can get health care benefits. We may pay you back for your out-of-pocket health care costs that were related to any of these 15 conditions:
Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Esophageal cancer
Female infertility
Hepatic steatosis
Kidney cancer
Leukemia
Lung cancer
Miscarriage
Multiple myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Neurobehavioral effects
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Children who have certain birth defects and are biological children of Vietnam-era Veterans with qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea may be eligible for VA compensation, health care, and vocational training. Learn more about benefits for children with birth defects. (DS) 11/29/21
A2: Your question is very vague. Not sure if you're making reference to serving in Vietnam, Camp Lejeune, the Gulf War, or some other place. If you respond back to me via my email with more specifics, I can answer your question. (DS) 4/8/24