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Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham • You were involved in transporting, testing, Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, storing, or other uses of Agent Orange during 1969, or your military service, or. Guam or American Samoa or in the territorial • You were assigned as a Reservist to certain waters of Guam or American Samoa ...
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Agent Orange - VA Public Health
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's...
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) - Compensation - Veterans Affairs
Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) If you developed diabetes...
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Agent Orange - VA Public Health
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Agent Orange
- About Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- VA Benefits For Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Research on Diabetes and Herbicides
Veterans who develop type 2 diabetes mellitus and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service do not have to prove a connection between their diabetes and service to be eligible to receive VA health care and disability compensation.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, the body does not produce enough insulin or the body's cells ignore the insulin. Signs of untreated diabetes type 2 are: blurry vision, excessive thirst, fatigue, hunger, frequent urination, and weight loss. Risk factors for dia...
Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were exposed to herbicides during service may be eligible for disability compensation and health care. Veterans who served in Vietnam, the Korean demilitarized zone or another area where Agent Orange was sprayed may be eligible for a free Agent Orange Registry health exam. Surviving spouses, dependent chil...
The Health and Medicine Division (formally known as the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concluded in its 2000 report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Herbicide/Dioxin Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes, as well as in 2002 and 2004 updates, that there is limited/suggestive evidence of an association between...
- 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.
Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) If you developed diabetes mellitus (type II) and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service in Vietnam, you do not have to prove a connection between the disease and your military service to be eligible to receive VA disability compensation. VA presumes a service-connected relationship ...
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 ...
Aug 20, 2024 · Agent Orange exposure is a major health concern for veterans, particularly those who served in Vietnam. Exposure to the toxic herbicide is linked to a wide range of illnesses, including numerous forms of cancer, Parkinson’s disease, reproductive issues, heart disease, and diabetes. If you or someone you love has been affected by Agent Orange ...
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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 ...
