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When a veteran files a claim that mentions toxic exposure, the VA is often required to create a . This document summarizes the veteran's service history and identifies specific activities that qualify as TERA.

A is any military activity that may have exposed a service member to hazardous substances. Unlike "presumptive" conditions, which are automatically linked to specific locations (like burn pits in Iraq), TERA covers a broader range of exposures that can occur anywhere, including garrison duty in the United States. Common examples of TERA include: tera link

It allows for service connection for conditions not currently on the "presumptive" list. When a veteran files a claim that mentions