What is Agent Orange? The history and use of Agent Orange is detailed here along with the explanation of what it is. “Agent Orange” refers to a number of different herbicides. During the Vietnam War, U.S. Air Force aircraft sprayed various herbicides that killed the dense tropical foliage. Which in turn provided a natural cover […]
Detailing Agent Orange and Survivors’ Benefits In regards to Agent Orange and Survivors’ Benefits, the VA offers a wide range of benefits to surviving spouses. In addition, the dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans may be eligible. The qualifications for eligibility include the veteran’s exposure to Agent Orange. And then later dying as the […]
What Agent Orange Related Diseases Are Recognized by the VA This article details the Agent Orange related diseases that are recognized by the VA as of 2016. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has recognized the following Diseases as Agent Orange related: –AL amyloidosis: A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues […]
What Is A Presumptive Disease? A Presumptive Disease is a disease that can be related to a Veteran’s qualifying military service. For example, the VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Many of these herbicides contain Dioxins; a […]
Here you will find information on VA appeals for AL Amyloidosis related to Agent Orange. AL Amyloidosis is one of the recognized diseases that can be related to a Veteran’s qualifying military service. The VA has now recognized AL Amyloidosis as one of many presumptive diseases. Presumptive diseases are those associated with exposure to Agent Orange […]
Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange In Korea This article explains the disability benefits available to veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Korea. Today many more Korean Vets have access to quality health care and benefits. Since 2011, when a new VA regulation was made. Related to Korean Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving along the […]
Who Are The Brown Water Vets? Why does the VA refer to some Vietnam Vets as Brown Water Vets and others as Blue Water Vets? Brief history: The term “brown-water navy” originated in the American Civil War. According to Gary Joiner who wrote “Mr. Lincoln’s Brown Water Navy: The Mississippi Squadron American Crisis” (2007 Rowman […]
It has been 40 years since the end of the Vietnam War, but Blue Water Navy Vets are still fighting for Agent Orange Compensation. Even though most didn’t step foot in Vietnam, some 90,000 Navy vets who served offshore during the Vietnam era may have been exposed to the toxic chemicals and continue to seek […]
Examining The Impact Of Exposure To Toxic Chemicals On Veterans On September 29, 2015, Congress held an oversight hearing held to examine the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals. Particularly the many veterans exposed to Agent Orange. During the Vietnam War and water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Oversight hearings review or study […]
For years, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been a strong voice, urging for more comprehensive research into the generational legacy of toxic exposures affecting all who bravely served in our armed forces. Sadly, we continue to see reports from veterans of more recent conflicts detailing health issues in their children and grandchildren, highlighting […]