Information on obtaining benefits in Non-Presumptive Agent Orange illness claims. In the VA benefits world, over a dozen serious conditions have a presumptive Agent Orange connection. Generally, Veterans with one of these conditions need only show service in the Vietnam theater between 1962 and 1975, a current diagnosis of a listed condition, and at least […]
Five Common Disabilities Tied To Fort McClellan This article details the five common disabilities tied to Fort McClellan. For much of the Cold War period, Agent Orange, a powerful defoliant, was widely used in Vietnam and elsewhere. Before they sprayed this chemical over the jungles of Southeast Asia, many Veterans spent time at Fort McClellan, […]
There definitely does seem to be a connection between Agent Orange and Cholangiocarcinoma to Vietnam Veterans. Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is one of the rarest forms of cancer known to science. For this reason, it is difficult to generalize about its causes and links to Vietnam veterans. So, disability claimants must nearly always establish […]
Many veterans affected by Agent Orange and Bone Cancer are asking if there could be. This article discusses the possibility that Agent Orange may cause or aggravate Bone Cancer. Many chemicals only cause serious illness, at worst. A few others, like household bleach, can cause death. Still others, like cigarette smoke and dioxin, alter cells […]
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange and Alzheimer’s Disease? A connection between Agent Orange and Alzheimer’s disease has caused a great deal of discussion. Almost 50 years after the last American troops left Vietnam, researchers are still struggling to understand the link between the defoliant Agent Orange and serious illness. The link between Agent […]
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 […]