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Agent Orange was a plant-killing chemical (herbicide). The United States military used Agent Orange during the Vietnam conflict from 1962 to 1971 to clear trees, plants and vegetation from U.S. bases and to remove foliage used for cover. During this time, the U.S. sprayed 11 million gallons of Agent Orange over 20 million acres in Vietnam.
- AL Amyloidosis. AL amyloidosis is one form of amyloidosis, a protein disorder connected to Agent Orange herbicide exposure. The condition causes the body to make too many light chain proteins that enter organs and make them work less effectively.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that affects the body’s B-cells is known as chronic B-cell leukemia. This condition is a type of cancer that takes over the white blood cells responsible for keeping the immune system running strong.
- Chloracne. There is a direct link between exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange and chloracne. This condition causes severe blemishes on the face, like nodules, cysts, and blackheads.
- Diabetes Type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the VA doesn’t require you to prove a service connection if you have been diagnosed and served in the Vietnam War.
- 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.
Jan 23, 2023 · Agent Orange (dioxin) was a plant-killing herbicide and defoliant used in the Vietnam War from 1962–1971. The Agent Orange sprayed in Vietnam during what the U.S. military called Operation Ranch Hand was a mixture of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo- p -dioxin (TCDD) and other dioxins. Exposure to Agent Orange is linked to certain cancers and other ...
Mar 22, 2022 · Diagnosis and Treatment of Agent Orange Health Effects. For clinical providers caring for Veteran patients. VA presumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service for benefit purposes. Veterans' diseases associated with Agent Orange. Birth defects in children of Vietnam and Korea Veterans.
Jul 29, 2023 · Continuing Education Activity. Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, contains components such as 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T), 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), and the contaminant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. The toxicity associated with Agent Orange arises from both acute exposure and long-term ...
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Mar 6, 2014 · As in Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2010 (IOM, 2012, hereafter referred to as Update 2010), immune-system disorders are being addressed in a separate chapter preceding those on other adverse health outcomes. In Veterans and Agent Orange (VAO) reports prior to Update 2010—Veterans and Agent Orange: Health Effects of Herbicides Used in Vietnam, hereafter referred to as VAO (IOM, 1994 ...
