Yes, the PACT Act does cover Vietnam veterans. The PACT Act, which was signed into law in August 2022, expands healthcare and benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service. This includes Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. What is the PACT Act? The PACT Act makes it […]
Does My Agent Orange Exposure Qualify for the Presumptive Service Connection? What are the qualifying factors for the Presumptive Service Connection? Monsanto’s Agent Orange, an extremely powerful defoliant, was widely used by the U.S. military throughout much of the mid and late 20th century. It killed plants quickly, which explains its widespread use in Vietnam […]
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 […]
VA Appeals for Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset This article covers VA Appeals for Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset, what it is and who is eligible for benefits. Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange VA presumes Veterans’ early-onset peripheral neuropathy is related to their exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service when the disease appears within one year […]
VA Appeals for Parkinson’s Disease And Agent Orange This article is about VA Appeals for Parkinson’s Disease-related to agent orange. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement. Parkinson’s Disease and Agent Orange If you are a Veteran who developed Parkinson’s disease and you were exposed to Agent Orange […]
VA Appeals for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma And Agent Orange This post is for those interested in VA Appeals for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after exposure to chemicals. The VA presumes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is related to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. If you served in Vietnam or in the offshore waters of Vietnam during the […]
VA Appeals For Multiple Myeloma And Agent Orange This article covers VA Appeals for Mutiple Myeloma claims that have been denied. Are you a veteran who developed multiple myeloma? And did you develop the disease after being exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service? If so, you do not have to prove […]
VA Appeals For Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Agent Orange Looking for information on VA appeals for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Are you a Veteran who developed type 2 diabetes mellitus and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service? Were you denied your benefits? If so, you do not have to prove […]
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 […]
The Agent Orange Act of 1991 H.R.556 – Agent Orange Act of 1991 102nd Congress (1991-1992) To provide for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to obtain independent scientific review of the available scientific evidence regarding associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides, and for other purposes. During the Vietnam […]