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If you have a health condition caused by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.
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Feb 3, 2023 · Who Is Eligible for Benefits Based on Agent Orange? You can become eligible for compensation for Agent Orange exposure if you have a record of specific types of military service.
- 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...
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- 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.
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 survivors also may be eligible for benefits.
- 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.
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances.
Feb 9, 2024 · Thousands of veterans exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the United States will for the first time be eligible for fast-track disability benefits under plans unveiled by the Department of...
