user: I have a health question about possible exposure to toxic environment while on duty.[NEWLINE]agent: Did this exposure occur while you were in the field while serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas?[NEWLINE]user: No it happened in the States.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'd like to file for benefits related to this can you tell me what I need to do?[NEWLINE]agent: You will have to show that your health problems are causally linked to your contact with certain environmental hazards while serving in the military.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Also, I need to find out about this Medical Care Benefits, he also thinks he got sick because of asbestos besides the weapons, so is that possible?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, there is a possibility he may have had contact with asbestos while working in certain military jobs. Asbestos toxic fibers were once used in many buildings and products.[NEWLINE]user: Regarding VA disability benefits, what if during my military service I was exposed to a hazardous particulate material that has caused my asthma?[NEWLINE]agent: You would qualify if you were in contact with particulate matter or large burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa, for example.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: is there any way to make my claim online or. Is there a number that I can ask for more help in filing my claim?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, for more help you can reach out to a trusted professional who is able to help with VA-related claims.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Would the fact that I possibly was exposed to toxic soil enable me to file a claim?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes if you have illnesses or other conditions that were caused by these environmentally toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Would it pay my doctor's bills?