Serving in a branch of the United States Armed Forces is one of the most courageous things a person can do in their life. In some instances, the time a person serves in the military can leave them with long-term mental and physical ailments. Agent Orange is one of those terms that most people have heard, but many don’t know what it means. This term is used to describe a blend of herbicides used in the Vietnam war. From 1962 to 1971, this dangerous herbicide was sprayed in Vietnam to kill off dense foliage that was used as cover by enemy forces.
Over ,,2 million members of the United States military were exposed to Agent Orange during this war. The following are some things you need to know about Agent Orange exposure and VA disability benefits.
Several Health Problems Are Linked to Agent Orange
There is a long list of presumptive diseases that are caused by Agent Orange exposure. The more you know about these conditions, the easier it will be to draw a line between your time in the military and the current health problems you are currently experiencing. The conditions that are linked to Agent Orange exposure are:
- Lung cancer
- Ischemic heart disease
- Malignant lymphoma
- Parkinson’s disease
- Diabetes mellitus
When You Served in the Military is Important
Many of the health problems that are caused by Agent Orange exposure can rob a person of their ability to work and provide for their families. This is why getting VA disability benefits are so important when trying to pick up the pieces of your life. According to the VA, veterans who served in Vietnam from January 1962 to May of 1975 were ,,exposed to Agent Orange.
This means that you people who served during this time and in specific locations will likely not have to show additional proof they were indeed exposed to Agent Orange.
Vietnam Is Not The Only Place Where Agent Orange Was Used
The biggest misconception most people have about Agent Orange exposure is that it only happened to Vietnam veterans. In reality, this dangerous herbicide was used in other locations like Thailand military bases and in the Korean demilitarized zone.
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