Of course. You'll need to file a claim for disability compensation.
Do you plan to file a claim?
Yes, that's what I'd like to do.
When you file, you'll have to show that your health problems are linked to your contact with certain environmental hazards while serving in the military.
What will be included in the exam?
The exam will include :sYour history of contact with Agent Orange and other herbicidess Your health history including any major illnesses or surgeries you may have had
Got it. This is about the hazards that affected my health in a bad way during my service, right?
Yes, you may have illnesses or other conditions believed to be caused by toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil.
well done. Now, what if I'm disabled because of an illness brought on by Agent Orange?
[29] You won t need to show that the problem started during or got worse because of your military service .s   [30] This is because we believe that certain illnesses are the result of exposure to herbicides .s   [31] We refer to these as presumptive diseases .
Of course, and regarding VA disability benefits, if my disability was due to an environmental hazard, could I receive these types of benefits?
Correct. You may be able to get disability benefits if you have an illness or other condition believed to be caused by your contact with an environmental hazard while serving in the military. For example, due to contact with particulate matter or large burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
Can you help me learn more about possible benefits?
Yes, here you can find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits.
That'd be great. For example, do I have to provide evidence?