The Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry is a database
of health information about Veterans and Service Members
collected through a questionnaire.
The Registry will help participants
become more aware of their own potential health issues
and help the VA better understand the potential health effects
of deployment-related exposures.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation New Dawn
or 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans and Service Members
can use the registry questionnaire
to report exposures to airborne hazards
such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires,
or pollution during deployment.
As well as other exposures and health concerns.
Participation in the Registry is voluntary
and will not affect your access to health care or benefits.
By enrolling in the Registry,
you can create a snapshot from which to identify changes in your health,
print and use your completed questionnaire
to discuss concerns with your provider, and learn about follow-up care.
There are multiple ways to access the Registry:
You can access it from the VA App Store or from the direct web link.
To access it via the VA App Store,
go to mobilehealth.va.gov/appstore
Click or tap "Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry .
Then click or tap "Launch
To access it from the direct web link, go to
veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/ AHBurnPitRegistry
To access the questionnaire, you must have a Premium DS Logon Level 2 account.
If you do not have one, please click "Need a DS Logon
and complete the registration process before continuing.
Click or tap "DS Logon Sign in in the upper right corner
Enter your DS Logon Username and Password.
Then click or tap "Sign In .
Once you sign in, you will be taken to a Welcome screen
and asked to verify your Service History.
If your service history is listed correctly,
select the Yes, It's Me button
at the bottom of the screen and proceed through the steps.
If your service history is not correct,
select the No, It's Not Me button and proceed through the steps.
The questionnaire takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Depending on the structure of each question,
you will answer by selecting answers from a drop-down list,
selecting the circle next to the answer that corresponds to your situation,
searching for the appropriate response or typing in your answer.
You will be asked about your health history,
deployment history and current work environment and lifestyle.
The questions are designed to provide a broad and complete picture of your health.
Even if you do not think some of your deployment information is related to exposures
or that your lifestyle affects your health,
you should still provide as much information as possible.
You do not have to complete the questionnaire in one sitting.
You have the option to save your answers at any time
by selecting the Save Changes button at the bottom of each page.
However, your answers will not be submitted into the Registry
until you have completed the entire questionnaire.
After you have answered all of the questions,
select Submit Questionnaire to finalize your enrollment in the Registry.
The screen will show you the date you submitted the questionnaire.
After you have submitted the questionnaire,
there will be options for you to view documents for downloading or printing.
You can even access the completed copy of the questionnaire you submitted.
Once you have completed the questionnaire,
you will be provided with optional next steps
and resources for seeking additional care.
For additional Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Training Materials,
please go to mobilehealth.va.gov/training