Experts have linked Agent Orange exposure to a wide range of chronic health conditions and illnesses experienced by America’s Veterans. These include lung conditions, skin issues, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, various cancers, and, yes, peripheral neuropathy.
Read Full ArticleAgent 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 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 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
Read Full ArticleOn January 29, 2019, in Procopio v. Wilkie, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided that, for the purpose of agent orange claims, service in the Republic of Vietnam includes service
Read Full ArticleBlue Water Navy Veterans rejoice. The Procopio v. Wilkie case was heard at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by a full panel of judges (en banc) and that means it
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