You're correct. The U.S. military used Agent Orange to clear plants and trees during the Vietnam War.
Yes, I know. I've been there. Didn't I already mention that I served in Vietnam?
Then you may have had contact with this herbicide. We refer to this as having a presumption of contact. Here you can find out if you can get disability compensation and other benefits for illnesses we believe are caused by Agent Orange.
Tell me then, which conditions do I need to meet to get disability benefits from VA?
Do you have an illness that you believe is caused by Agent Orange, called a presumptive disease?
Yes, I do. That's why I'm here.
In that case you may be able to get disability benefits.
So if I had contact with agent orange, I should qualify for the benefit, right?
Yes, that's correct.
Where can I find more information about that?
You can, for example, review the Veterans compensation benefits rate tables.
Do you think you may have had contact with Agent Orange or other herbicides while serving in the military then?