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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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Agent Orange and other herbicides used in Vietnam were...
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- Gulf War Illnesses Afghanistan
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- Mustard Gas Or Lewisite
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- Gulf War Illnesses Sw Asia
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- Project 112/Shad
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- Vietnam War Veterans Health Issues
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- What Is Agent Orange?
- How Many People Were Exposed to Agent Orange?
- What Are The Symptoms of Agent Orange Effects?
- What Are The Conditions Caused by Agent Orange?
- Is Agent Orange Deadly?
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. The U.S....
The exact number of people exposed to Agent Orange from 1962 to 1971 is unknown. Nearly 3 million American soldiers served in the armed forces in Vietnam during this time who may have been exposed to the herbicide. In addition, studies suggest that Agent Orange exposure reached over 3 million people living in Vietnam during the conflict.
Agent Orange effects range in severity. The chemicals in the herbicide affect everyone who had exposure differently. Symptoms could include the following: 1. Acne on your face, including blackheads. 2. Getting infections frequently. 3. Numbness, prickly or tingling feeling in your hands and feet. 4. Fatigue. 5. Shortness of breath or difficulty bre...
The chemicals in Agent Orange caused several diseases and health-related issues in people who were exposed to the herbicide. Originally, there were 14 diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure, but over time, medical research found several additional conditions that affected people who had exposure to Agent Orange. Conditions caused by Agent O...
Yes. Complications from Agent Orange exposure were life-threatening and caused death. Over 300,000 U.S. veterans and over 400,000 Vietnamese people died from exposure to Agent Orange from 1962 to 1971. The severity of the effects depended on how much of the toxic chemical entered your body during exposure.
Agent Orange Investigations at Base Gagetown. Agent Orange is an unregistered herbicide and chemical defoliant that was created by the U.S. military in the 1960s for U.S. military brush control and vegetation management. For three days in June 1966 and four days in June 1967, Agent Orange, Agent Purple, Agent White, and other herbicides were ...
Jul 23, 2021 · Canada and Agent Orange. Article by Taylor C. Noakes. Published Online July 23, 2021. Last Edited July 23, 2021. Agent Orange is a mix of herbicides (plant-killing chemicals) and defoliant (a chemical used to remove leaves from plants and trees). It was used by the US military during the Vietnam War to destroy plants in large quantities.
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 ...
Sep 9, 2024 · Among the Vietnamese, exposure to Agent Orange is considered to be the cause of an abnormally high incidence of miscarriages, skin diseases, cancers, birth defects, and congenital malformations (often extreme and grotesque) dating from the 1970s. Many U.S., Australian, and New Zealand servicemen who suffered long exposure to Agent Orange in ...
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For immediate release. WASHINGTON, DC — Vietnam veterans now have a new national toll-free helpline to answer their questions about Agent Orange exposure, health care and benefits. The new helpline — 1-800-749-8387 –is part of the continuing efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reach America’s 2.3 million Vietnam veterans.
