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Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti And Uzbekistan Under The Particulate Rule Presumptive Service Reference
Read the listed service dates and 12 condition pathways for Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Rhinitis | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Sinusitis, including rhinosinusitis | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Adenocarcinoma of the trachea | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Salivary gland-type tumors of the trachea | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Large cell carcinoma of the lung | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Salivary gland-type tumors of the lung | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Typical and atypical carcinoid of the lung | Burn Pits and Particulates | Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti and Uzbekistan under the particulate rule | On or after September 19, 2001, during the Persian Gulf War | The condition may manifest to any degree, including noncompensable, at any time after separation from qualifying service. The former ten-year limit is not applied. Regulatory rebuttal exceptions remain. This is the country-service pathway in 38 CFR 3.320(a)(5)(ii), with its own starting date. 38 CFR 3.320. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
Related Condition References
- Asthma
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis, including rhinosinusitis
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea
- Adenocarcinoma of the trachea
- Salivary gland-type tumors of the trachea
- Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung
- Large cell carcinoma of the lung
- Salivary gland-type tumors of the lung
- Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung
- Typical and atypical carcinoid of the lung
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