Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam , or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam , between January 9 , 1962 , and May 7 , 1975 ?
no
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
Can I get disability benefits from VA?
You have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease
yes
You may be able to get disability benefits if the below descriptions are true for you
Agent Orange exposure on Navy or Coast Guard ships
you may have had contact with Agent Orange , an herbicide used to clear trees and plants during the war . We refer to this as a presumption of contact .
If we denied your claim in the past
you can file a new claim based on this change in law .
and only Blue Water Navy Veterans apply for this benefit
Okay. I would also like to learn more about Agent Orange-related diseases and what medical reports can reveal.
[53] you 'll need to submit a medical record that shows :s     [54] You have a current disability ,s [55] and   [56] There 's a connection between Agent Orange exposure and your current disability