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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...
- 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.
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 ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Eligibility for Agent Orange Exposure Benefits as a Widow or Widower. If you’re a surviving spouse seeking Agent Orange or other herbicide exposure related benefits, it’s essential to know the veteran’s service history. Veterans are presumed to have been exposed if they served between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, in Vietnam or nearby ...
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 ...
Agent Orange is a combination of two compounds, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T, technically known as chlorinated phenoxy acids in ester form. The most dangerous element of Agent Orange is a contaminant present in the manufacture of 2,4,5-T; this impurity is known chemically as 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-paradioxin, or more commonly, dioxin.
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Nov 8, 2023 · Here is a general overview of the compensation amounts based on disability ratings: 10% Disability Rating: Veterans with a 10% disability rating due to a condition related to Agent Orange exposure are eligible for a monthly compensation payment. As of 2022, the monthly payment for a veteran with a 10% disability rating is $144.14.
