You can prove Agent Orange exposure by presenting evidence that you served at a location during an acknowledged timeframe VA associates with the use of this herbicide. If your service records do not show this, a VA disability lawyer may be able to help you gather evidence to prove exposure.

Does the VA recognize Agent Orange?

VA has recognized 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.

How much does the VA pay for Agent Orange exposure?

20 percent disability rating: $284.93 per month. 30 percent disability rating: $441.35 per month. 40 percent disability rating: $635.77 per month.

What illnesses are caused by Agent Orange?

Other illnesses caused by Agent Orange exposure

  • AL amyloidosis: A rare illness that happens when an abnormal protein (called amyloid) enters the body’s tissues or organs.
  • Chloracne (or other types of acneiform disease like it): A skin condition that happens soon after exposure to chemicals.

Is there a blood test for Agent Orange exposure?

As of 2018, there is no medical test for Agent Orange exposure. However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a free health exam to qualifying veterans.

What does the VA cover for Agent Orange?

Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam while on active duty are eligible for disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as long as they were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

Is there a blood test for Agent Orange?

Can Agent Orange be passed on genetically?

There is currently no definitive evidence that a father’s exposure to Agent Orange exposure causes birth defects. However, an analysis of Agent Orange registry data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suggests a link between males’ exposure to Agent Orange and having children with certain birth defects.

What responsibility does the US have to Vietnam due to Agent Orange?

Our government has a moral and legal obligation, under international law, to compensate the people of Vietnam for the devastating impact of Agent Orange, and to assist in alleviating its effects.

What are the new Agent Orange presumptive diseases?

New Conditions on The Agent Orange Presumptive List

  • Bladder Cancer.
  • Hypothyroidism: A condition occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones.
  • Parkinsonism: A condition with symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, including tremors, impaired speech, muscle stiffness, and slow movement.