What Is A Health Registry Evaluation?

  • It is a voluntary medical evaluation tailored to the needs of Veterans with possible exposures to environmental hazards.
  •  The evaluation can include medical histories, laboratory tests and, in many cases, a physical exam.
  • Information from the evaluation is maintained in VA databases to help track the health outcomes of Veterans.
 

What Are The Benefits of Having a Health Registry Evaluation?

  • Free specialized health evaluation.
  • Answers to questions about environmental exposures.
  • Information on health care and other VA medical benefits.
  • Results shared with you and maintained in your VA medical record.
Note:  a health registry evaluation is not a claim for VA benefits.  Also, it is not required to receive VA benefits.

 

Is There a Fee for the Registry Evaluation?

  • No.  The evaluations are available free of charge to all eligible veterans.
 

Can a Veteran Have More Than One Health Registry Evaluation?

  • Yes.  Veterans can receive follow-up evaluations, particularly if new health problems develop.  Also, some Veterans may qualify for more than one registry.
 

Can Family Members of Veterans Receive Health Registry Evaluations?

  • No.  By law, VA provides these registry evaluations only to Veterans.

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