Agent Orange was one of the most common herbicides used throughout the Vietnam War and in surrounding territories in the 1960s and 1970s. Although it was intended only for use against military targets, many Veterans
Read Full ArticleThere are many questions about the effects of Agent Orange and related diseases. In this article, we will go over the Agent Orange presumptive list.
Read Full ArticleCertain substances and situations that you encounter while serving in the military can cause disabilities in other people. One such substance that is a topic of much discussion is whether or not Agent Orange causes
Read Full ArticleAgent Orange is a highly toxic herbicide, which uses dioxin, that was used in massive quantities throughout the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam era , the United States military used Agent Orange to destroy enemy
Read Full ArticleParkinson’s disease is a very serious progressive brain disorder, meaning it gradually gets worse over time. According to Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical center, typical symptoms associated with the disease include tremors, slowed movement, rigid
Read Full ArticleTwo research studies that would affect over 190,000 Veterans have been delayed even further due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study and the Vietnam Era Mortality Study which look to
Read Full ArticleThe potential side effects of Agent Orange exposure have been widely studied. However, lawmakers believe the VA may be incorrectly keeping some illnesses off the presumptive conditions list for Agent Orange exposure. An amendment proposed
Read Full ArticleEffective dates are important in determining the amount of backpay a Veteran will receive if their claim is granted. If a claim for service connection is denied and the Veteran does not appeal the denial,
Read Full ArticleAgent orange has been widely condemned for the common disabilities and illnesses linked to exposure. Veterans who served in Vietnam or within 12 nautical miles off the coast, in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, or at
Read Full ArticleAgent Orange was a chemical defoliant used most famously in the Vietnam War, but also found use in Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). A long-overdue act of Congress, the Agent Orange Act of
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