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An individual’s mere presence at CFB Gagetown from June 14-16, 1966 and/or from June 21-24, 1967, during the testing of unregistered US military herbicides, including Agent Orange, does not constitute exposure that would place an individual at an increased risk for long-term, irreversible health effects. The applicant must provide reasonable ...
Feb 3, 2023 · Single veterans are eligible for up to $39,984 per year as of 2022, while married veterans or those with dependents are eligible for $42,214 or more. The specific amount of compensation is based ...
- Agent Orange was an herbicide used by the U.S. military primarily during the Vietnam War. The active ingredient, dioxin, proved to be dangerous and...
- Compensation for Agent Orange for those who qualify is available in the form of VA disability benefits. These benefits are based on several factors...
- Some reports indicate the U.S. military was aware Agent Orange could be harmful but did not take precautions to limit exposure. Those who were expo...
We base eligibility for VA disability compensation benefits, in part, on whether you served in a location that exposed you to Agent Orange. We call this having a presumption of exposure. You have a presumption of exposure if you meet at least one of these service requirements. Between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, you must have served for ...
SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE 2 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) guide is simple: to present information and
- Primary amyloidosis, DC 7717. Primary amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein (amyloid) builds-up in your organs and interferes with their normal function, which has been directly connected to Agent Orange exposure.
- Chloracne or similar acneform disease, DC 7829 (must manifest to 10% within 1 year of last exposure) Chloracne is a rare skin eruption of blackheads, cysts, and nodules.
- Type 2 Diabetes, DC 7913. Type 2 Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. This long-term (chronic) condition results in too much sugar circulating in the bloodstream.
- Hodgkin’s disease, DC 7709. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.
Sep 30, 2024 · Compensation benefits. Surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and died as the result of diseases related to Agent Orange exposure may be eligible for a monthly payment called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. Survivors also may be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity ...
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On July 26, 2021, VBA and VA announced on Twitter and Facebook that VBA was adjudicating claims for Vietnam-era veterans with the aforementioned conditions. Since June 21, 2021, VA has granted over $4 million in retroactive benefits to eligible veterans and their families under these new presumptions. In its May 27, 2021, press release VA ...
