What was Agent Orange used for in Vietnam?
Agent Orange was a tactical herbicide the U.S. military used to clear leaves and vegetation for military operations mainly during the Vietnam War.
How many Vietnam vets died from Agent Orange?
The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. Roughly 300-thousand veterans have died from Agent Orange exposure — that’s almost five times as many as the 58-thousand who died in combat.
Did Vietnam use Agent Orange?
Agent Orange was a herbicide mixture used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Much of it contained a dangerous chemical contaminant called dioxin. Production of Agent Orange ended in the 1970s and is no longer in use. The dioxin contaminant however continues to have harmful impact today.
What years was Agent Orange used in Vietnam?
From 1962 to 1971, the U.S. Air Force sprayed nearly 19 million gallons of herbicides in Vietnam, of which at least 11 million gallons was Agent Orange, in a military project called Operation Ranch Hand.
Are there any Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange?
Changes based on Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 Blue Water Navy Veterans who served aboard ships in the open waters off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War are now presumed to be exposed to Agent Orange. If we denied your claim in the past, you can file a new claim based on Public Law 116-23.
Do you need to show you were exposed to Agent Orange?
These Veterans do not need to show that they were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides in order to get disability compensation for diseases related to Agent Orange exposure. Service in Vietnam means service on land in Vietnam or the inland waterways of Vietnam. This includes Veterans who:
Is there a VA test for Agent Orange?
VA will help determine exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service after you file a claim for compensation benefits. Veterans may be eligible for a free Agent Orange Registry health exam. You don’t have to file a disability compensation claim to receive the exam.
When was Agent Orange first used in Thailand?
Public Health Thailand Military Bases and Agent Orange Exposure VA considers disability benefits claims based on exposure to herbicides on a U.S. military base in Thailand or Royal Thai Air Force base between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure.
Changes based on Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 Blue Water Navy Veterans who served aboard ships in the open waters off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War are now presumed to be exposed to Agent Orange. If we denied your claim in the past, you can file a new claim based on Public Law 116-23.
These Veterans do not need to show that they were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides in order to get disability compensation for diseases related to Agent Orange exposure. Service in Vietnam means service on land in Vietnam or the inland waterways of Vietnam. This includes Veterans who:
VA will help determine exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service after you file a claim for compensation benefits. Veterans may be eligible for a free Agent Orange Registry health exam. You don’t have to file a disability compensation claim to receive the exam.
Are there presumptive diseases associated with Agent Orange?
We call these “presumptive diseases.” 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.