The Department of Veterans Affairs website states the following about Agent Orange Exposure: For the purposes of VA compensation benefits, Veterans who served in Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 are presumed to have been exposed to herbicides. 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 associated with Agent Orange exposure.
Further, it is very important to note that exposure alone does not warrant a claim. A Veteran must have a disability that is a result of exposure to Agent Orange. The Department of Veterans Affairs creates a list of Presumptive Disabilities that are a result of Agent Orange Exposure. For instance, if you served in Vietnam during the dates mentioned above, and have been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease by a doctor, then you would likely be able to file a claim for Hodgkin's Disease as a result of Agent Orange Exposure. This, once again, is due to the fact that Hodgkin's Disease is a presumptive of Agent Orange exposure.
It is important to note that there is no guarantee that your claim will be approved. For more information on Agent Orange Exposure, check out our website www.fight4vets.com or give us a call: 1-877-526-3457
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