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Mar 16, 2016 · The Vietnamese government says hundreds of thousands of children and grandchildren of citizens who were exposed to Agent Orange were born with deformities. The U.S. government notes that...
Nov 12, 2018 · Vietnam War veterans' children say they are battling a new war against toxic Agent Orange exposure that has wreaked havoc on their lives.
Mar 29, 2016 · Because the Agent Orange Act did not have provisions for compensation of the veterans' offspring, Congress passed legislation to permit this.
- 2016/03/29
Mar 6, 2014 · Chapter 9 contains information on reproductive outcomes affecting the parental generation and the course of gestation. The current chapter focuses and expands on issues related to possible adverse effects in future generations—both the children of Vietnam veterans and their offspring in turn.
- 2014/03/06
- What Is Agent Orange?
- So Agent Orange Effects Can Be Passed Down?
- 2nd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms
- 3rd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military utilized Agent Orange, as a defoliant to clear vegetation. It contained dioxin, one of the most toxic chemicals known to science. Exposure to this herbicide has been linked to a plethora of serious health concerns such as cancer, neurological disorders, and birth defects in offspring. These family members o...
The question of whether or not Agent Orange and other herbicides harmful effects can be inherited has been a point of concern for veterans and their families. Research over the years has strongly indicated the repercussions of exposure extend beyond the individual who was in initial contact, and may impact multiple generations.
Children of veterans who were directly exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War have reported a variety of health issues.
Evidence in more recent years has shown that the effects of Agent Orange may not be limited to just children of exposed veterans, but can extend to their grandchildren (3rd generation). The symptoms and effects of Agent Orange exposure in offspring show the need for ongoing research and support for the families that are impacted. Understanding heal...
Feb 2, 2021 · The Children of Agent Orange. AUSTRALIA — The Vietnam War ended more than 40 years ago, but for many locals, the effects of the conflict are felt every day. We investigate how the use of Agent Orange by American forces continues to impact Vietnamese children.
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There are three primary benefits available to qualified individuals under the Agent Orange Benefits Act. The benefits include: (1) health care for services for spina bifida and “any disability associated” with spina bifida, (2) a monthly monetary allowance, and (3) VA vocational training/rehabilitation benefits.
