Agent
Orange Overview.
Approximately
20 million gallons of herbicides were used in Vietnam between
1962 and 1971 to remove unwanted plant life and leaves which
otherwise provided cover for enemy forces during the Vietnam
Conflict. Shortly following their military service in
Vietnam, some veterans reported a variety of health problems and
concerns which some of them attributed to exposure to Agent
Orange or other herbicides. The Department of Veterans
Affairs has developed a comprehensive program to respond to
these medical problems and concerns. The principal
elements of this program include quality healthcare services,
disability compensation for veterans with service-connected
illnesses, scientific research and outreach and education.
Agent
Orange Poster - May 2004
IOM
Identifies Link with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Principi
Extends Benefits
Agent
Orange General Information Brochure - July 2003
Agent
Orange Information Bulletin 10-49 - March 2004 (Espanol)
Veterans
Benefits for those exposed to Agent Orange
Agent
Orange Handbook 1302.1 - 2006
Veterans
Health Initiative (VHI) Agent Orange
DoD
Report on Herbicides Used Outside of Vietnam
(We
would encourage any veteran with in-country Vietnam service and
diagnosed diabetes mellitus to contact his or her local VA
office for information and assistance on applying for benefits.
Or you may apply on-line) http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
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