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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 of breath, chest pain, hoarseness.
  • A Cancer of the trachea—dry cough, hoarseness, breathlessness, difficulty swallowing
  • Cancer of the larynx (at the top of the trachea)—hoarseness, voice changes, sore throat or earache, feeling of a lump in the throat
  • Cancer of the bronchus—cough, chest pain, coughing blood

Respiratory Cancers and Agent Orange

Are you a veteran who developed respiratory cancer (lung, bronchus, larynx, or trachea) after exposure?  You do not have to prove a connection between your disease and service to be eligible. You are still qualified to receive VA health care and disability compensation.

Veterans with respiratory cancers are eligible. Cancers such as lung, bronchus, larynx, or trachea.  These are veterans who were exposed to herbicides during service may be eligible for disability compensation and health care.

Veterans who served in Vietnam are eligible. Also included are Veterans who served in the Korean demilitarized zone.  Or another area where Agent Orange was sprayed may be eligible for a free Agent Orange registry health exam.

Surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans who were exposed to herbicides during military service and died as the result of respiratory cancers may be eligible for survivors’ benefits.

Were You Denied Your VA Benefits?

You have the right to appeal and you have the right to legal representation. Cameron Firm PC has certified Veteran Appeals Lawyers on staff who will fight with you to secure the benefits you deserve. We understand the sacrifices you have made. Helping veterans like you is our passion and commitment. Call our office at 800-861-7262 or use our secure website to submit your claim. If you prefer, submit your information on our secure website for a prompt reply. Because we are here to help you.

Appropriately, this article is for educational and marketing purposes only. Consequently, it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

 

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