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What is Agent Orange
What is Agent Orange
Agent Orange is a herbicide and defoliant that was used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War (1961-1971) to destroy vegetation and deprive enemy forces of cover. It contained a highly toxic compound called dioxin, which has been linked to serious health issues. Millions of gallons were sprayed over large areas of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
The chemical caused long-term environmental damage and has been associated with various health problems, including cancers, birth defects, and other chronic conditions in both veterans and civilians exposed to it. The legacy of Agent Orange continues to affect generations, with efforts for cleanup and compensation ongoing.
What is The PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins) Act
What is The PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins) Act
"The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. "
Where to Find Latest Information on Presumptive Conditions and Locations for Agent Orange Exposure and Disability Compensation
Where to Find Latest Information on Presumptive Conditions and Locations for Agent Orange Exposure and Disability Compensation
Open VA.gov in your web browser and navigate to the disability section, select eligibility, hazardous materials, then select Agent Orange.
See also:
Presumptive Health Conditions - Cancers
Presumptive Health Conditions - Cancers
"Bladder cancer
Chronic B-cell leukemia
Hodgkin’s disease
Multiple myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Prostate cancer
Respiratory cancers (including lung cancer)
Some soft tissue sarcomas
Note: We don’t include osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, or mesothelioma on our list of presumptive conditions."
"If you have a cancer or illness that’s not on our list of presumptive conditions, but you believe it was caused by Agent Orange exposure, you can still file a claim for VA disability benefits. But you’ll need to submit more evidence."
Presumptive Health Conditions - Other
Presumptive Health Conditions - Other
"AL amyloidosis
Chloracne (or other types of acneiform disease like it)
Note: Under our rating regulations, this condition must be at least 10% disabling within 1 year of herbicide exposure.
Diabetes mellitus type 2
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Hypothyroidism
Ischemic heart disease
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
Parkinsonism
Parkinson’s disease
Peripheral neuropathy, early onset
Note: Under our rating regulations, this condition must be at least 10% disabling within 1 year of herbicide exposure.
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Note: Under our rating regulations, this condition must be at least 10% disabling within 1 year of herbicide exposure. "
Presumptive Health Conditions - Birth Defects
Presumptive Health Conditions - Birth Defects
"Spina bifida is a spinal cord birth defect that can be caused by a parent’s past contact with Agent Orange. If you’re the child of a Veteran who served in Vietnam, Thailand, or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and you have spina bifida, you may be able to get VA benefits."
"Eligibility for spina bifida benefits
You may be eligible for compensation (payments), health care, and job training benefits if you meet these requirements.
One of these must be true:
Your biological mother or father served in the Republic of Vietnam or in Thailand for any length of time between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or
Your biological mother or father served in a unit in or near the DMZ for any length of time between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971
And both of these must be true:
You were diagnosed with a form of spina bifida other than spina bifida occulta, and
You were conceived after your parent first entered the Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, or the DMZ during the qualifying time periods
Note: Your parent’s character of discharge and length of service don’t affect your eligibility for benefits related to spina bifida."
Presumptive Locations
Presumptive Locations
According to VA.gov
"We base eligibility for VA disability compensation benefits, in part, on whether you served in a location that exposed you to Agent Orange. We call this having a presumption of exposure.
You have a presumption of exposure if you meet at least one of these service requirements.
Between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, you must have served for any length of time in at least one of these locations:
In the Republic of Vietnam, or
Aboard a U.S. military vessel that operated in the inland waterways of Vietnam, or
On a vessel operating not more than 12 nautical miles seaward from the demarcation line of the waters of Vietnam and Cambodia
Or you must have served in at least one of these locations that we’ve added based on the PACT Act:
Any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976, or
Laos from December 1, 1965, through September 30, 1969, or
Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, 1969, or
Guam or American Samoa or in the territorial waters off Guam or American Samoa from January 9, 1962, through July 31, 1980, or
Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll from January 1, 1972, through September 30, 1977
Or at least one of these must be true for you:
You served in or near the Korean DMZ for any length of time between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971, or
You served in an Air Force unit location where a C-123 aircraft with traces of Agent Orange was assigned, and had repeated contact with this aircraft due to your flight, ground, or medical duties, or
You were involved in transporting, testing, storing, or other uses of Agent Orange during your military service"
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