Yes, during the Vietnam War the U.S. military used agent orange to help clear aways plants and trees.
Did you serve in the Vietnam War or near the DMZ?
Yes, I was in the army during the Vietnam War.
You may have had contact with dangerous chemical. You may be eligible to receive disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses that are believed to be caused by agent orange.
What should I do if I have an unofficial symptom of Agent Orange but I think that it was due to that chemical?
You will need to provide scientific and medical evidence that your condition is related to agent orange or show that your symptoms started during, or got worse, because of your military service.
Have you filed your claim yet on this matter?
Yes, I have already filed a claim.
Make sure that it included your medical record which shows your current disability and the connection between agent orange exposure and your current disability.
What are the requirements for getting disability benefits from the VA?
Do you have an illness that is believe to have been caused by exposure to agent orange?
No, my illness isn't listed as a specific cause of Agent Orange.