Is There A Link Between Brain Cancer and Agent Orange The connection between Brain Cancer and Agent Orange are covered in this article. Senator and former Vietnam POW John McCain passed away in August, 2018. His passing led to scrutiny about the link between brain cancer and Agent Orange. Currently, the Veterans Administration has only […]
Most forms of cancer involve cells that divide out of control. These cells collect in the body and are extremely harmful. That is also why chemotherapy patients often lose their hair. The drug attacks all fast-dividing cells in the body, including hair cells. Temporary alopecia usually goes away once the patient stops taking chemotherapy drugs. […]
Is There A Link Between Multiple Myeloma and Agent Orange Scientists discovered the link between Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Agent Orange in 1964. Nevertheless, the government continued using this dangerous defoliant for almost a decade thereafter. For this reason, Multiple Myeloma is on the presumptive list of Agent Orange-related conditions. But denials of claims for this disease […]
The Link Between Agent Orange And Bladder Cancer Many veterans were exposed to Agent Orange and bladder cancer has been infecting their bodies since. If you served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or certain areas of Thailand, you were probably exposed to Agent Orange. The U.S. sprayed […]
The Link Between Agent Orange and Colon Cancer This article will detail the link between Agent Orange and Colon Cancer. The VA has recognized that several cancers can be linked to Agent Orange. For these cancers, the VA will provide presumptive benefits for veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and suffer from a cancer […]
We hope you find this Veterans’ Appeals FAQ helpful in navigating your way through claims and appeals. What is an appeal? An appeal, also called a “decision review,” is a request for the VA to look at your case again because you disagree with their decision. Under the modern appeal system, you have three main […]
What is the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims? The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) is a national court of record. Article I of the Constitution of the United States established the CAVC. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction to provide judicial review of final decisions by the Board of Veterans’ […]
What is the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act? President Ronald Reagan signed into law, the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act (Pub. L. No. 100-687) on November 18, 1988. Before this change in the law, if you were denied your VA benefits there was no legal recourse. The important legal change finally gave Veterans and their families the […]
The legacy of Vietnam and Agent Orange continues to impact countless veterans. Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide used during the Vietnam War, has been definitively linked by medical science to a range of severe health conditions. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now recognizes specific cancers and numerous other health problems as presumptive diseases associated […]
What is Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)? Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation paid to Veterans due to special circumstances. Like the need of aid and attendance by another person. Or by specific disability. Such as a loss of use of one hand or leg. What Qualifies For Special Monthly Compensation Loss, […]