- For research subjects who volunteered in U.S. Army chemical or biological testing from 1942 to 1975
- Treatment at military facilities for conditions directly related to your research participation
- Does NOT grant TRICARE eligibility, death benefits, or other VA benefits
- DoD has no duty to assist - You must obtain and submit all documentation yourself
U.S. Army Chemical or Biological Research Program Participants
This program allows certain Veterans who participated in Army Chemical or Biological Research Programs to get health care for conditions that developed directly due to their participation in these research programs.
Benefit
Those found eligible will be able to seek treatment at the nearest military medical treatment facility with the capability and capacity to treat the specific medical condition(s) that have been determined to be related to your participation in those research programs.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This program does NOT grant you eligibility for TRICARE, Death, or other benefits!
- You may be entitled to Disability compensation, which is a separate benefit run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- You may be entitled to VA Health care, which is a separate benefit run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the Veteran must meet ALL of the following criteria:
Volunteered as a research subject* in U.S. Army chemical or biological substance testing from 1942 to 1975; and
You have one or more DIAGNOSED disabilities that you believe are directly related to your being a research subject.
*this DOES include receipt of medications or vaccines under the U.S. Army investigational drug review.
Applying
IMPORTANT NOTE: DoD does NOT have a Duty to assist! Meaning, you will need to obtain AND submit copies of everything yourself!
1. Complete Application for Medical Care (MEDCOM Form 840).
Section V, DOES need to be completed by your doctor.
2. Supply supporting documentation:
You should submit COPIES of any documentation that you believe will confirm your participation in a U.S. Army chemical or biological substance testing program. This would include your DD214 or other discharge papers, orders, evaluations, award/decoration citations for test participation, VA determination concerning service connected medical condition(s), enlisted/officer record brief (ERB/ORB), medical records, etc.
3. Mail your completed application:
U.S. Army Public Health Center (USAPHC)
ATTN: Benefits Application Panel
8252 BLACKHAWK ROAD
APG, MD 21010-5403