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<p>The Ministry of Defence has not made any assessment of the effect of burn pits
used by the US to dispose of military waste on the health of members of the UK Armed
Forces who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Where burn pits are used on military operations
the UK regularly monitors air quality levels.</p><p>If Serving personnel consider
that their health has been affected they should seek medical advice from Joint Medical
Group, previously Defence Medical Services. For veterans, their healthcare is provided
by the National Health Service in England and the Devolved Administrations. Individuals
who believe that they are ill as a result of their service are able to claim compensation
through the War Pensions Scheme for the period up to 6 April 2005 and Armed Forces
Compensation Scheme for illnesses and injuries on or after 6 April 2005</p>
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