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1. www.va.gov › agent-orangeAgent Orange exposure and disability ... - Veterans Affairs

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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 ...

2. www.va.gov › the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefitsThe PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs

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   • What’s the PACT Act and how will it affect my VA benefits and care? The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history.
   • What does it mean to have a presumptive condition for toxic exposure? To get a VA disability rating, your disability must connect to your military service.
   • Am I eligible for VA health care under the PACT Act? You’re eligible to enroll now—without needing to apply for disability benefits first—if you meet the basic service and discharge requirements and any of these descriptions are true for you
   • Gulf War era and post-9/11 Veteran eligibility.

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4. www.benefits.va.gov › compensation › claims-postVeterans Exposed to Agent Orange - Compensation

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   • Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
   • Eligibility - Service in Vietnam Or Korea
   • Eligibility - Service Outside of Vietnam Or Korea
   • Diseases Associated with Agent Orange
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   Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Your dependents and survivorsalso may be eligible for benefits. "Agent Orange"refers to a blend of tactical herbicides the U.S. military sprayed ...

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   VA presumes that Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides if they served: 1. In Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975, including brief visits ashore or service aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterwaysof Vietnam 2. In or near the Korean demilitarized zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971...

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   Even if you did not serve in Vietnam or the Korean demilitarized zone during the specified time periods, you can still apply for disability compensation if you were exposed to an herbicide while in the military and believe it led to the onset of a disease. This includes: 1. Veterans who served on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand...

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   VA currently presumes that some diseases resulted from exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. The Veterans Health Administration's Public Health website lists these diseases VA presumes are associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicidesduring military service:

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   If you are seeking service connection for one of the diseases VA presumes is associated with exposure to herbicides during service, VA requires the following: 1. A medical diagnosis of a disease which VA recognizes as being associated with Agent Orange (listed above) 2. Competent evidence of 2.1. service in Vietnam or at or near the Korean demilita...

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   Monthly payment rates are based on the Veteran's combined rating for his or her service-connected disabilities. These ratings are based on the severity of the disabilities. Additional amounts are paid to certain Veterans with severe disabilities ("special monthly compensation") and certain Veterans with dependents. You can view the current Compensa...

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   Apply online using eBenefits, OR

   Work with an accredited representative or agent, OR

   Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility Locatorpage

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   Check VA's Guide to Agent Orange Claims to learn more about how to establish eligibility to disability compensation and how much VA pays. You can also call the Agent Orange Help Line at 1-800-749-8387 or send an e-mail to GW/AOHelpline@vba.va.gov. You must provide your name, e-mail address, telephone and/or fax number, and VA file number/Social Sec...

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5. www.militarytimes.com › news › pentagon-congressVA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in ...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · That includes military locations in 12 states — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Utah — where Agent Orange was ...

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6. www.va.gov › washington-dc-health-care › storiesPACT Act Expands Benefits for Vietnam Veterans - Veterans Affairs

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   Mar 29, 2023 · The 2022 PACT Act is the most expansive Veterans benefit bill to pass congress in decades. In addition to expanding VA health care and benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, it extends coverage for Gulf War era and Post 9/11 Veterans exposed to burn pits, and other toxic substances while serving.

7. news.va.gov › press-room › over-2-2-billion-inOver $2.2 Billion in Retroactive Agent Orange Benefits Paid ...

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   Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today that more than $2.2 billion in retroactive benefits has already been paid to approximately 89,000 Vietnam Veterans and their survivors who filed claims related to one of three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions.

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   Will VA add presumptive benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange?

   • “We fought like hell alongside veterans to get the PACT Act passed to ensure this for generations of toxic-exposed veterans, and I’m glad to see VA is now using this law to add new presumptive benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange outside of Vietnam.

   VA Moves to Expand Agent Orange Veterans Benefits Using Authorities

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   Are you eligible for VA disability compensation based on Agent Orange exposure?

   • You may be eligible for VA disability compensation based on Agent Orange exposure if you meet both of these requirements. Both of these must be true: Keep reading for the full eligibility requirements. Note: If you get a disability rating, you may also be eligible for VA health care and other benefits.

   Agent Orange Exposure And Disability Compensation - Veterans Affairs

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   Where can I find information on Agent Orange presumptive benefits?

   • More information on Agent Orange presumptive benefits is available on the VA website. Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies.

   VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the US

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   How many veterans were exposed to Agent Orange during Vietnam War?

   • Washington DC VA Medical Center observes Vietnam War Veterans Day and shares information about expanded PACT Act benefits for Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. Nearly 3 million American military members served during the Vietnam War.

   PACT Act Expands Benefits for Vietnam Veterans - Veterans Affairs

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   Can I get disability benefits if I served in Agent Orange?

   • VA bases eligibility for Agent Orange-related disability compensation benefits, in part, on whether you served in a location that exposed you to Agent Orange, and whether you have a health condition that is caused by Agent Orange exposure. A list of presumptive exposure locations recognized by VA help to streamline the claims process.

   PACT Act Expands Benefits for Vietnam Veterans - Veterans Affairs

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   Who is eligible for 'Agent Orange' benefits?

   • Your dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits. "Agent Orange" refers to a blend of tactical herbicides the U.S. military sprayed in the jungles of Vietnam and around the Korean demilitarized zone to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover.

   Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange - Compensation

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9. www.veterans.senate.gov › 2024 › 2VA Moves to Expand Agent Orange Veterans Benefits Using ...

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   Feb 12, 2024 · VA proposes rule to extend presumed areas of exposure to Agent Orange and make it easier for toxic-exposed veterans to receive earned benefits and health care. Monday, February 12, 2024. (U.S. Senate) – Following years-long efforts by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester to expand toxic-exposed veterans’ access to earned ...