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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...
Your Agent Orange compensation rate is not based exclusively on your level of disability, although this is the primary factor the VA uses to determine your monthly payments. The following ranges are examples based on the VA’s 2024 average compensation rates. Single veteran, no dependents: $171.23/month for a 10% VA disability rating to $3,737 ...
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 ...
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