user: I wanted more information on VA benefits and project 112[NEWLINE]agent: Were you part of chemical and biological warfare testing through Project 112 or Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense SHAD?[NEWLINE]user: yes I was involved in Project 112[NEWLINE]agent: You could be at risk for certain illnesses. The Department of Defense’s Deseret Test Center in Fort Douglas, Utah, conducted this testing, which took place aboard ships and on land in various locations from 1962 to 1974. We can help you find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can I get more information on the testing?[NEWLINE]agent: If you were part of Projects 112 or SHAD from 1962 to 1974 and want to know more about a certain test site, ship, or unit, you can view the declassified Department of Defense fact sheets.  We can give you a link to the declassified Department of Defense fact sheets[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what benefits can I get because of this testing?[NEWLINE]agent:  You can get healthcare benefits and compensation payments[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and just participating in Project 112 qualifies me for those benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: You have to meet two requirements.  Were you part of Projects 112 or SHAD testing from 1962 to 1974?[NEWLINE]user: yes, Project 112[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have an illness believed to be caused by the testing?[NEWLINE]user: no, I thought I just had to be part of the testing