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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 ...
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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 ...
- Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
- Eligibility - Service in Vietnam Or Korea
- Eligibility - Service Outside of Vietnam Or Korea
- Diseases Associated with Agent Orange
- Evidence Needed
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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 ...
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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
Apply online using eBenefits, ORWork with an accredited representative or agent, ORGo to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility LocatorpageCheck 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...
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 ...
Vietnam. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) accepts that Veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 were exposed to Agent Orange. For disability benefit claims related to service in Vietnam, the applicant must have an illness that VAC accepts as being associated with exposure to Agent Orange (see paragraph 6 below).
herbicide, Agent Orange. In Vietnam, herbicides were sprayed from fixed wing and rotary aircraft, trucks, and backpack sprayers to clear vegetation around fire bases, landing zones, and along river banks. It is estimated that between 1962 and 1971, almost 11 million gallons of Agent Orange were sprayed in Vietnam, primarily through an aerial
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In order for a Veteran who served in Vietnam to qualify for disability compensation benefits for a presumption based on exposure to Agent Orange, he or she should have: A qualifying medical diagnosis, and. Proof of service in Vietnam. Veterans without a qualifying medical diagnosis must show a connection between the disease and herbicide ...