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VA recognizes certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases.
If you have a health condition caused by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.
There are many diseases of Agent Orange, and the following 42 conditions comprise the official Agent Orange Presumptive List for VA disability benefits. This list includes 29 different types of Agent Orange Cancers.
Agent Orange was a toxic, plant-killing chemical (herbicide) that the U.S. military used to clear foliage during the Vietnam conflict. Exposure to the herbicide causes Agent Orange effects, which include cancer, congenital (birth) disorders and life-threatening health complications.
United States military personnel used Agent Orange to clear trees and vegetation in fields known to hide enemies. Unfortunately, Agent Orange exposure has led to long-term health effects in many Vietnam-era veterans, including multiple myeloma, Parkinson’s Disease, and various types of cancer.
Presumptive Conditions for Agent Orange exposure include: AL Amyloidosis: A rare disease caused when • Chronic B-cell Leukemias: A type of cancer an abnormal protein (amyloid) enters tissues that afects white blood cells. This includes all or organs. chronic B-cell leukemias, including, but not.
Objectives: Screen patients with potential dioxin exposure for long-term health effects and complications associated with Agent Orange toxicity. Implement appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment protocols tailored to the specific needs of patients exposed to Agent Orange.
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (PACT Act) has expanded the list of conditions presumed to be caused by Agent Orange, easing the process for affected veterans to receive benefits. Agent Orange exposure is a major health concern for veterans, particularly those who served in Vietnam.
As a result of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, VA added three new conditions that are related to exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides: bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism (also known as Parkinson-like conditions).
Agent Orange was a toxic herbicide that the U.S. military used during the Vietnam War. The most harmful ingredient in Agent Orange is called 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), or simply dioxin. Exposure to dioxins can cause numerous health problems and diseases, such as cancer.