Agent Orange Exposure and Secondary Conditions Most Veterans eligible for benefits due to Agent Orange exposure either have presumptive conditions or directly service-related conditions. Benefits are available for presumptive conditions if the Veteran had a listed condition, such as lymphoma, and served in the Vietnam theater in the 1960s. In 2019, Congress expanded the definition …
Tag: Presumptive Disease
Top Five Presumptive Agent Orange Conditions
Top Five Presumptive Agent Orange Conditions Here we present five of the most prominent presumptive Agent Orange conditions. The most important component of a VA disability claim is normally a service-related connection. In most cases, Veterans must use a combination of service records, medical records, and buddy statements to establish this connection. This process requires …
Diseases Associated With Agent Orange
What Are The Diseases Associated With Agent Orange? Medical science has determined a variety of diseases associated with Agent Orange. Because of this the VA recognizes certain cancers as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange. Also connected to Agent Orange are numerous other health problems. Adding to that, exposure to certain other herbicides …
VA Appeals for Soft Tissue Sarcomas
VA Appeals for Soft Tissue Sarcomas & Benefits Explained Are you looking for information on VA appeals for soft tissue sarcomas?This article explains soft tissue sarcoma, VA benefits and the appeals process if you have been denied. Understanding soft tissue sarcoma Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, …
VA Appeals For Respiratory Cancers
VA Appeals For Respiratory Cancers And Agent Orange This article explains about VA Appeals for respiratory cancers caused by agent orange. Respiratory Cancers include cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus. Depending on the location of the cancer, symptoms can vary. Lung cancer—a new cough or cough that doesn’t go away, coughing blood, shortness …
VA Appeals for Prostate Cancer
VA Appeals for Prostate Cancer – Who’s At Risk This article covers VA Appeals for prostate cancer. Cancer of the prostate is one of the most common cancers among men. The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. Symptoms and Risk Factors Some men may have urinary problems, but some men don’t …
VA Appeals for PCT
VA Appeals for PCT – Porphyria Cutanea Tarda This article covers VA Appeals for PCT -Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. We will explain what it is, what VA benefits are available and what to do if you were denied your benefits claim. What is Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)? Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) is a disorder characterized by …
VA Appeals for Peripheral Neuropathy
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
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
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 …
