22 Sep 2016

Chronic B-cell Leukemias

Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure
Chronic B-cell Leukemias And Agent Orange Learn about VA appeals for Chronic B-cell Leukemias related to Agent Orange expsure.  Chronic B-cell Leukemia is a type of cancer which affects white blood cells. VA has recognized this kind of cancer as a presumptive disease associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. As such, Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases. About Chronic B-cell Leukemias Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. B-cells are a specific type of lymph cell that affect a body's immune system. There are two types of…
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14 Mar 2016

Agent Orange Related Diseases

Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure
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 or organs. --Chronic B-cell leukemias: A type of cancer that affects white blood cells. --Chloracne (or similar acneform disease): A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under the VA's rating regulations, it…
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17 Dec 2015

VA Appeals for AL Amyloidosis

Agent Orange, AL Amyloidosis, Presumptive Disease, Toxic Exposure
VA Appeals for AL Amyloidosis Related To Agent Orange 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 or other herbicides during military service. The VA made a decision to presume AL amyloidosis is related to herbicide exposure effective May 7, 2009, based on research findings. It is not normal for amyloid proteins (starchlike…
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15 Dec 2015

Blue Water Navy Exposure

Agent Orange, Blue Water Veterans, Toxic Exposure
Blue Water Navy Exposure To Agent Orange The website http://www.bluewaternavy.org/ is devoted to Blue Water Navy Exposure to Dioxin. It provides information related to dioxin and other toxic exposures by personnel of the Blue Water Navy.  Additionally included are the Coast Guard and Fleet Marine personnel. John Rossie, executive director of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, wrote an update this week. He talked about the status of The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. December 13, 2015 What is not clear right now is: how much additional give will the VA allow for the rest of the BWN…
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11 Dec 2015

Agent Orange In Korea

Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure, Uncategorized
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 demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Korea. Before that time, many Korean Veterans were denied disability benefits. The 2011 VA regulation expanded the dates of exposure to Agent Orange that may have caused illness.  In a press release dated January 25, 2011, the VA announced: Under the…
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06 Oct 2015

The Impact Of Exposure To Toxic Chemicals

Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure, VA Disability Compensation
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 a law, issue, or an activity. These kinds of hearings focus on the quality of federal programs and/or the performance of government officials. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.) stressed the importance of having a standardized, scientific approach…
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22 Sep 2015

The Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure
The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been calling for more research on the generational legacy of toxic exposures for for all who have been exposed while serving in the armed forces. More veterans of recents wars report health issues in their children and grandchildren. On April 14, 2015, Sen. Moran (R-KS) joined Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan effort in both houses of Congress called "The Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015". 114th CONGRESS S. 901 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2015 A BILL To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center…
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