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Feb 3, 2023 · In recognition of the damage Agent Orange caused, the U.S. military created a settlement fund and payment program that distributed $197 million in cash payments to eligible veterans.
- 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...
- The VA Decision on Hypertension and Agent Orange
- A Disability Examiner’s Perspective on Agent Orange Hypertension
- Claiming Hypertension For VA Healthcare Benefits After The Pact Act
- How to Strengthen Your Claim
Passed into law in August of 2022, the Honoring our PACT Act piece of VA legislation added hypertension to its list of diagnoses presumed to be caused by exposure to the tactical herbicide known as Agent Orange, making eligibility for disability benefits much easier.
As a Nurse Practitioner and VA C&P Examiner, I’ve served many veterans exposed to Agent Orange who are seeking disability compensation for hypertension. These are a few things to keep in mind to help strengthen your case and prepare for your C&P Exam if you want to add hypertension to your disability claims:
Some veterans I’ve spoken with recall being told that Agent Orange was “safe enough to drink.” Not only is this wrong, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. We are finding out by the day all of the negative effects this chemical had on veterans exposed during military service. See our article on all of thecurrently recognized presumptive condi...
For veterans seeking VA disability benefits for hypertension related to Agent Orange exposure, the PACT Act offers a clear pathway. Ensure you have all necessary documentation and consider seeking assistance to navigate the claims process effectively.
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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 ...
Oct 10, 2023 · When it comes to Agent Orange exposure and herbicide exposure-related claims, one of the most intricate issues is the special effective date rules that apply to some veterans due to the Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed in response to the Agent Orange Act passed by Congress.
Sep 10, 2021 · VA presumes that certain conditions are related to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service in Vietnam, and Vietnam Veterans who have these conditions will automatically be qualified for certain benefits. As a result of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, VA added three new conditions that are related to exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides: bladder cancer ...
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Apr 4, 2022 · VA Ratings for Agent Orange range from 10% to 100% depending on the disability and the Frequency, Severity, and Duration of symptoms (i.e., “severity of symptoms”). The average compensation for Agent Orange is a 100 percent service-connected VA disability rating, which is worth a minimum of $3,332.06 per month in 2022.
