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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.
- 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.
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 ...
Feb 13, 2024 · Over time, studies showed that exposure to Agent Orange was associated with an increased risk of some cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Research also revealed associations between Agent Orange exposures and later development of nervous system degenerative diseases, and significantly higher rates and earlier onsets of ...
Jul 29, 2023 · Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, contains components such as 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T), 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), and the contaminant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. The toxicity associated with Agent Orange arises from both acute exposure and long-term effects of these chemicals.
- Henry Danchi, Richard J. Chen
- 2023/07/29
Sep 30, 2024 · VA has presumed certain cancers and other health problems as related to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. See the list of diseases, symptoms, and eligibility for benefits.
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The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has linked exposure to Agent Orange (and some other herbicides) to certain cancers and cancer precursors in its most recent report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 11 (2018): Sufficient evidence of an association. Soft tissue sarcoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Hodgkin ...
