On 11 February 1995 the Secretary of Defense issued an order waiving secrecy oaths for those members of the Armed Forces pursuing claims for radiation exposure to the extent of divulging to the Department of Veterans Affairs the name and location of their command, duties performed, dates of service, and information necessary to validate exposure to nuclear radiation. The authorization does not relieve Veterans of responsibility for continuing to protect specific technical information that could contribute to the development of a weapon of mass destruction or the application of nuclear technology.

Unfortunately this order was not well circulated and there are still Atomic Veterans hesistant to seek help, or explain circumstances, that led to, or may have led to, various ailments.

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