Why is Kosovo (Camp Bondsteel) not recognized under the burn pit law?

SGT Robert Debartolome — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:52:30 -0400

I have Parkinson

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2022 11:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:32:51 -0400

Isn’t Kosovo considered a peace keeping mission correct?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2022 11:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:41:37 -0400

Read this link. Contact your VA. If your condition is not considered presumptive....well.....

https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/specific-environmental-hazards/#:~:text=In%20this%20section-,Exposure%20to%20burn%20pits%20and%20other%20specific%20environmental%20hazards,service%2C%20you%20may%20be%20eligible.

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Oct 18 at 2022 7:17 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:17:47 -0400

In addition to location of the deployment are the types of burn pits. Look at the link k provided and inquire of the VA rep. If you believe after reading the available information that you should be covered then put in a claim and or exception.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2022 10:31 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:31:20 -0500

As an Infantry commander in 08-09 with KFOR10, I recently wrote a memorandum that with the number of dismounted ops my unit ran in the sector (where open burning of waste was a daily occurrence) my Soldier should be considered under the open burn pit law. I have not heard if it was accepted or not. Sorry to hear of your condition and hope that you can get some resolution to your VA claim.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2022 8:43 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:43:02 -0500

I don’t recall there being a burn pit at Bondsteel. I could be wrong, but I never saw or smelled one. Now up at gate one in 2011 we were burning our poop and trash like crazy.

Response by COL Paul Duron made Jun 24 at 2023 1:32 PM

COL Paul Duron — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:32:17 -0400

Why is Camp Bondsteel not recognized under the fire pits law. I have metastatic prostate cancer. I was stationed at Camp Bondsteel in 2003 to 2004

Response by COL Paul Duron made Jun 24 at 2023 9:39 PM

COL Paul Duron — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:39:24 -0400

One of the other Medical Officers deployed with me to Camp Bondsteel works for the VA and still does. I have photos showing a US Army detonation unit preparing munitions about to be detonated outside Camp Bondsteel.