VA BENEFITS REFERENCE
Qualifying Former Prisoners Of War In Japan Presumptive Service Reference
Read the listed service dates and 21 condition pathways for Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan, with source-specific limits and official citations.
This location group preserves the places and activity limits stated together in the source. It is not an individual service-history assessment. Conditions, dates and legal pathways must be read together.
| Condition | Exposure | Listed Service Locations | Service Dates | Criteria And Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leukemia other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Thyroid cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Breast cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Pharyngeal cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Esophageal cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Stomach cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Small intestine cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Pancreatic cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Multiple myeloma | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bile duct cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Gallbladder cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Primary liver cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. The presumption excludes cases indicating cirrhosis or hepatitis B. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Salivary gland cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Urinary tract cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Urinary tract means kidneys, renal pelves, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bone cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Brain cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Colon cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lung cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Ovarian cancer | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
Related Condition References
- Leukemia other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Thyroid cancer
- Breast cancer
- Pharyngeal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Small intestine cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease
- Bile duct cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Primary liver cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
- Urinary tract cancer
- Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Colon cancer
- Lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
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