• Chloracne (or similar acneform disease): A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. (veteranappeal.com)
  • Chloracne or acneform disease. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The US Department of Veterans Affairs has recognized the following Diseases as Agent Orange related: --AL amyloidosis: A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs. (veteranappeal.com)
  • Veterans who were exposed to herbicides, such as Agent Orange, during military service have an increased risk of developing chloracne and other skin disorders. (disabledvets.com)
  • Yet a significant number of veterans are still fighting VA, even those who had "boots on the ground" in Vietnam and should therefore automatically qualify for Agent Orange benefits for more than a dozen diseases presumed caused by exposure to the U.S. military's arsenal of toxic herbicides. (legion.org)
  • What did the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) conclude about the relationship between exposure to herbicides and the development of prostate cancer in its 1993 report, entitled Veterans and Agent Orange - Health Effects of Herbicides Used in Vietnam? (rattler-firebird.org)
  • For the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) concluded in its 1996 update to its report on Veterans and Agent Orange - Health Effects of Herbicides Used in Vietnam that there is "limited/suggestive evidence of an association between exposure to herbicides used in Vietnam and spina bifida in children of Vietnam veterans. (counterpunch.org)
  • Proof the veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in a place, not Vietnam, such as through storing, transporting, or loading harmful herbicides during military service. (disabledvets.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) recognizes 14 illnesses as being caused by wartime herbicides, including cancers of the respiratory system, prostate cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, chloracne, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, ischemic heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and spina bifida in the children of exposed families. (agent-orange-vietnam.org)
  • The department has paid billions in disability benefits to U.S. veterans for ailments related to herbicides exposure. (agent-orange-vietnam.org)
  • Related to Korean Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Korea. (veteranappeal.com)
  • The VA's Advisory Committee on Health-Related Effects of Herbicides was established in 1979 to examine issues surrounding the possible health effects of herbicides on Vietnam veterans. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Today, the list of presumptive service-connected health problems caused by exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides includes chloracne (a skin disease). (echo23marines6569.org)
  • The VA estimates that 10.000 Vietnam veterans have been disabled because of illnesses caused by exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the war. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Expanded the timeframe for veterans exposed to Agent Orange at the Korean DMZ, providing increased equity for benefits eligibility for those suffering from exposure to toxic herbicides. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Many veterans exposed to these herbicides now suffer from serious diseases and medical conditions. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Following the Vietnam War, many veterans experienced severe health effects thought to be a result of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides. (cck-law.com)
  • Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD has spent decades successfully representing Vietnam-era Veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides, whether they served in Vietnam or elsewhere. (cck-law.com)
  • Vietnamese people are affected not only by direct exposure to the chemicals, but the consequences also passed on to their children and grandchildren, leading to serious pathologies, such as: chloracne, Hodgkin's, lymphoma, sarcoma or leukemia. (dientudacam.vn)
  • The authors conclude that some individuals develop chloracne as a result of exposure to dioxins. (cdc.gov)
  • Skin conditions: Exposed individuals may develop chloracne, a severe and long-lasting form of acne. (upmj.co.uk)
  • Chloracne is a presumptive condition. (hillandponton.com)
  • Some veterans (and their families or survivors) are now eligible for PACT Act compensation thanks to its expansion of presumptive locations and conditions. (militaryconnection.com)
  • Other birth defects are considered presumptive for children of women Vietnam veterans only. (militaryconnection.com)
  • Having a presumptive condition means that the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes that a condition from the above list is connected to your military service. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • Veterans with presumptive diseases of Agent Orange exposure are eligible for VA disability benefits and probably even additional Agent Orange benefits. (disabledvets.com)
  • However, Agent Orange-related illnesses are classified as presumptive by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (disabledvets.com)
  • The PACT Act, passed in 2022, added two presumptive conditions and five Agent Orange presumptive locations, which now qualify additional Vietnam War Veterans for compensation due to Agent Orange exposure. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • In addition, the PACT Act added five presumptive locations for Veterans who may have sustained health conditions because of Agent Orange exposure. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • The NAS reviewed more than 6,000 abstracts of scientific or medical articles and analyzed 230 long-term studies before making its initial report in July 1993, which led to presumptive service-connection for several health problems among veterans. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Vietnam veterans are dying from diseases that today are not considered service-connected, but may someday be considered presumptive. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Veterans diagnosed with a condition believed to be linked to Agent Orange exposure may be entitled to compensation. (disabledvets.com)
  • If you believe you have chloracne or another disorder related to Agent Orange exposure, contact a veterans' disability lawyer today. (disabledvets.com)
  • Certain benefits are also available to children of Vietnam War veterans who are born with certain birth defects related to Agent Orange exposure. (disabledvets.com)
  • Sadly, chloracne and other skin conditions are far from the only medical conditions linked to Agent Orange exposure. (disabledvets.com)
  • If you have chloracne or other skin disorders due to Agent Orange exposure, you deserve compensation for your injuries. (disabledvets.com)
  • Chloracne is an inflammatory skin disease closely associated with exposure to the Agent Orange defoliant used in Vietnam or along the DMZ in Korea in the 1960s and 70s. (hillandponton.com)
  • More generally, chloracne is usually caused by exposure to halogen aromatic hydrocarbons called dioxins one of which was a chemical associated with Agent Orange. (hillandponton.com)
  • Chloracne is closely associated with exposure to the Agent Orange defoliant in the Vietnam War and along the DMZ in Korea . (hillandponton.com)
  • The 2022 VA PACT Act has newly extended benefits to many Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange. (militaryconnection.com)
  • In this article, we discuss the effects of exposure to Agent Orange for both veterans and their children, as well as VA benefits available for Vietnam War diseases and disability. (militaryconnection.com)
  • Despite a successful 1979 class action lawsuit on behalf of those affected, it has been a long and difficult process for Vietnam veterans to claim and access their deserved compensation and health coverage for Agent Orange diseases. (militaryconnection.com)
  • VA presumes Lou Gehrig's Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS) diagnosed in all Veterans who had 90 days or more continuous active military service is related to their service, although ALS is not related to Agent Orange exposure. (va.gov)
  • I was active in a local Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) chapter, and subsequently became director of the state-funded Western Massachusetts Agent Orange Information Project, and later, executive director of a veterans outreach center. (brianwillson.com)
  • Phil Girard, in 1982 the Senior Vice President, Agent Orange Victims International, reported at a public meeting at Greenfield, Massachusetts Community College (April 17) that their organizational research indicated that 'from the end of the war to 1981 there have been 109,000 veterans who have died. (brianwillson.com)
  • Veterans and Agent Orange. (veteransinfo.org)
  • The American Legion has been at the forefront of advocating on behalf of these veterans, from the Legion service officer in Iowa who helped Orville Kelly win the first atomic veteran's claim, to the continuing fight for Agent Orange benefits and today's work on behalf of post-9/11 veterans. (legion.org)
  • On the one hand, more than half a million people are now receiving Agent Orange benefits thanks to the dogged advocacy of The American Legion, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) and other groups. (legion.org)
  • Billions of dollars in claims have been paid as a result of their victory in Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as well as the Agent Orange Act of 1991. (legion.org)
  • The new law fills a hole in the disability protection for veterans who served in Korea during the 1960s and for Navy and Marine Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. (lawforveterans.org)
  • Vietnam War veterans battled for decades to have Agent Orange related disabilities recognized by the U.S. government. (lawforveterans.org)
  • Agent Orange came under medical scrutiny after doctors noticed returning Vietnam veterans and their families reporting a range of illnesses from rashes to cancer to birth defects. (lawforveterans.org)
  • In 1979, lawyers filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of 2.4 million veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. (lawforveterans.org)
  • Over the years, medical researchers compiled more and more evidence proving that Agent Orange was the culprit in many debilitating conditions Vietnam veterans were experiencing. (lawforveterans.org)
  • If you fall into the group of veterans who were potentially exposed to Agent Orange, you may be eligible for compensation. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • Today, he is a civil engineer, a Veteran for Peace member, and a board member of Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign (VAORRC). (counterpunch.org)
  • Yet, under U.S. law, veterans who served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 (including those who visited Vietnam even briefly), and who have a disease that the Veterans Administration (VA) recognizes as being associated with Agent Orange, are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange and are eligible for service-connected compensation based on their service. (counterpunch.org)
  • Autism prevalence is 1 in 50 in the U.S. How is the Agent Orange health compensation fiasco for Veterans the same as Vaccine Safety and Autism? (blogspot.com)
  • Thousands of Viet Nam Veterans exposed to the chemical Agent Orange were denied compensation, there was an obstruction of justice, and it took a directive from Congress to fix it over the course of 30 years. (blogspot.com)
  • Veterans who experienced Agent Orange exposure started experiencing health problems. (disabledvets.com)
  • Veterans who can't work due to the effects of Agent Orange exposure may be entitled to more than $3,332.06 per month. (disabledvets.com)
  • It took years for medical conditions caused by Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War to be acknowledged by the Veterans Affairs Department. (disabledvets.com)
  • A lot still has to be done for the victims of Agent Orange exposure, since VA still incorrectly denies claims by veterans for VA disability benefits. (disabledvets.com)
  • Tennessee has highly qualified Agent Orange exposure advocates representing veterans seeking VA benefits for health problems. (disabledvets.com)
  • Veterans' eligibility for VA disability benefits is based on service in a location exposed to Agent Orange. (disabledvets.com)
  • Suppose a veteran with a medical condition served in the military in an Agent Orange-exposed area. (disabledvets.com)
  • Exposure to Agent Orange has been linked to a wide range of health problems, both in veterans who served in Vietnam and in Vietnamese civilians who were exposed to the chemical. (upmj.co.uk)
  • Birth defects: Studies have shown that children of veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may be at higher risk for birth defects, including spina bifida. (upmj.co.uk)
  • Although the U.S. government has recognized the link between Agent Orange exposure and certain health problems, obtaining benefits and compensation for veterans and their families can be a difficult and lengthy process. (upmj.co.uk)
  • Hundreds of thousands of Veterans have received VA disability compensation benefits due to Agent Orange exposure. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Despite this success, the full ramifications of Agent Orange exposure are still being studied, and many Veterans may qualify for new Agent Orange benefits due to the PACT Act. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Many Vietnam Veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange during their active duty. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • In a nutshell, these are conditions assumed to have come from Agent Orange if a Veteran served in the Vietnam War and under certain circumstances. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • You are a U.S. Military Veteran with a health condition that a VA health care provider presumes is caused or aggravated by exposure to Agent Orange. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange In Korea This article explains the disability benefits available to veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Korea. (veteranappeal.com)
  • the reddish-brown liquid known as Agent Orange used to defoliate trees and reimne jungle cover from the enemy in Vietnam is responsible for a wide range of illnesses, causing disability and death to thousands of veterans. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • when the VA offered Vietnam veterans special access to health care and launched a nearly endless series of studies by beginning the Agent Orange Registry-Examination Program. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • The VA also established the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Em ironmentat Hazards, consisting of non-VA experts in dioxin and radiation exposure and lay members, to advise on the results of Agent Orange-related research and regulatory, administrative, and legislative initiatives. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Our National Service Officers arc ready to offer their outstanding free professional services to help veterans apply for and receive compensation and health care for the diseases associated with Agent Orange and other herbicide contamination. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Yes, research suggests that children born of veterans who had Agent Orange exposure may have spina bifida or other congenital disorders (disorders from birth). (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Over 300,000 U.S. veterans and over 400,000 Vietnamese people died from exposure to Agent Orange from 1962 to 1971. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The effects of Agent Orange use are still present today among Vietnam veterans and Vietnamese people living in central and southern Vietnam. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In 2018, the federal government took a significant step in awarding compensation to veterans exposed to Agent Orange. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • MacArthur's Fairness Act introduced legislation that allowed veterans who served at or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) an increased time period to qualify for Agent Orange-related illnesses disability. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Previously, the VA presumed that veterans who served in areas near or at the Korean DMZ were exposed to Agent Orange between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Eliminated a long and challenging appeals process, along with required proof that a veteran was exposed to Agent Orange. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Helped up to 1,500 veterans who served in the Korean DMZ during that additional seven months obtain benefits for Agent Orange exposure. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their military service at or near the DMZ are not only eligible for disability if they were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, but may also be eligible for an Agent Orange Registry health exam. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • If you're a veteran who served at or near the Korean DMZ from September 1, 1967 to August 31, 1971, and you have a medical condition you believe is linked to Agent Orange exposure, contact Cuddigan Law . (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • For that reason, if you are a veteran with one of these ailments and you can prove Agent Orange exposure, the VA may conclude that Agent Orange is the cause and award benefits on that basis. (comerfordllc.com)
  • The Comerford Law Office, LLC has decades of experience helping U.S. veterans prove their Agent Orange exposure claims. (comerfordllc.com)
  • On January 29, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concluded that the Agent Orange Act of 1991 also applied to Blue Water veterans. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • Because of VA's mistake, it denied thousands of Agent Orange exposure claims involving Blue Water Vietnam veterans. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • Vietnam veterans, who were exposed to the dangerous chemical Agent Orange, have been found to have a much higher risk for several types of medical conditions and diseases. (veteranslaw.com)
  • They found that the rate of nonmelanoma invasive skin cancer was 51% among veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange . (veteranslaw.com)
  • So much so that the VA presumes any documented chloracne cases within one year of exposure are service-related. (hillandponton.com)
  • VA presumes certain birth defects in children of Vietnam and Korea Veterans are associated with Veterans' qualifying military service. (va.gov)
  • The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has been calling for more research on the generational legacy of toxic exposures for for all who have been exposed while serving in the armed forces. (veteranappeal.com)
  • Veterans' children born with Spina bifida "may be eligible for compensation, vocational training and rehabilitation and health care benefits. (counterpunch.org)
  • In addition, the VA offers monetary benefits, health care, and vocational rehabilitation to the children of Vietnam veterans who suffer from spina bifida, a congenital birth defect of the spine. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Other veterans suffer for decades, without knowing they qualify for help. (legion.org)
  • Proof of a service connection makes it very easy for veterans to qualify for VA disability benefits. (disabledvets.com)
  • And officials estimate that more than 178,000 of the 2.6 million living Vietnam veterans might qualify for disability compensation and health care. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • Additionally, veterans may qualify for a variety of healthcare benefits. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • After fighting for decades with VA, many Vietnam veterans suffering from exposure and related medical conditions will now qualify for expanded benefits thanks to the PACT Act, even if they served outside of Vietnam. (cck-law.com)
  • Not only was it effective at exposing enemy fighters, but it was equally effective at causing medical conditions in thousands of veterans. (disabledvets.com)
  • This is the story for thousands of veterans and their families. (legion.org)
  • Can You Get VA Benefits for Chloracne? (hillandponton.com)
  • Then, veterans who had served on ships docked at any of Vietnam's inland waterways (or near the coast of Vietnam and Cambodia) had to fight for benefits inclusion, finally achieving this in 2019 with the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. (militaryconnection.com)
  • Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases. (va.gov)
  • Veterans who served up to 12 nautical miles from the shore of Vietnam or served in the Korean Demilitarized Zone may be eligible for VA disability benefits. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • VA Disability Group is a law firm for military veterans and focuses exclusively on veterans' benefit rights - fighting to ensure veterans and their dependents get the benefits they deserve from the Department of Veteran Affairs. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • VA unemployment benefits are available to assist veterans who can't work or keep jobs due to service-related health conditions. (disabledvets.com)
  • Before that time, many Korean Veterans were denied disability benefits. (veteranappeal.com)
  • Any Vietnam veterans who suspect they have been diagnosed with any of these diseases should contact their nearest DAV National Service Office to file a claim for benefits,' he said. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • The Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act, penned by U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur, was added to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act-which gave benefits to approximately 90,000 veterans who served on Navy ships during the Vietnam War. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • The PACT Act, which was signed into law in August 2022, extended VA benefits to millions of service members, including Vietnam-era veterans. (cck-law.com)
  • The Brown Water veterans enjoyed an easier path to VA disability benefits for certain disabilities. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • This law made it easier for the Blue Water Navy veterans and their families to get disability benefits. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • New research also indicates to California veterans' disability benefits lawyers a higher risk of skin cancer for these veterans. (veteranslaw.com)
  • If you are a veteran, or a family member of a veteran, whose work has been affected by their disability and who would like to appeal a VA benefits decision, we would like to speak with you. (veteranslaw.com)
  • The chemical has been linked to numerous health problems among those who were exposed to it, including Vietnam War veterans and Vietnamese civilians. (upmj.co.uk)
  • There have been a number of representations and claims over the years that more Vietnam veterans have died from suicide since returning from the war than the 58,000-plus who died in the war. (brianwillson.com)
  • Companies charging veterans fees to file initial VA claims is illegal. (cck-law.com)
  • VA repeatedly denied his claims because he was a Blue Water veteran. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • Many Blue Water Navy veterans gave up after VA kept denying their claims for lack of "boots-on-the-ground" service. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • It focused national attention on grass roots and legislative efforts to achieve comprehensive assistance to victims in Vietnam, to the children and grandchildren of U.S. veterans, and to Vietnamese-Americans. (counterpunch.org)
  • It's advisable for a veteran whose claim was denied to seek the services of a disability advocate who can offer guidance through the decision review process. (disabledvets.com)
  • In addition, it gave the same presumptions to veterans who served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from September 1, 1967 to August 31, 1971. (disabilityhelpgroup.com)
  • There are steps Veterans can take to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other common diseases of aging. (va.gov)
  • Particularly disturbing is the fact that dioxin, which takes decades to break down, is still being found in Vietnam's soil and is still affecting veterans today. (disabledvets.com)
  • In each of these situations, the government response to afflicted veterans' needs for information, acknowledgment and health care has been even slower - decades of denial, followed by begrudging but limited acceptance and bureaucratic skepticism. (legion.org)
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates thai 2. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • He also mentioned that he was grateful for the decision by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to package his bill with the Blue Water Act. (cuddiganlaw.com)
  • The Consolidated Library of Information and Knowledge (CLIK) contains all the legislative, policy and reference material used by DVA staff in providing service to the clients of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. (dva.gov.au)
  • Information provided on this website is prepared by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) for general information only and does not provide professional advice on a particular matter. (dva.gov.au)
  • A classified VA memo dated 6/30/82 identified a total of approximately 300,000 deaths occurring among Vietnam-era veterans from 1965-1981 calculated by adding together deaths in-service with an actuarial estimate of the number of Vietnam-era veterans who have died since returning to civilian life, a much higher figure than estimated by the VA in previous reports. (brianwillson.com)
  • Using rare archival and striking war footage in support of interviews with veterans, scientists, attorneys and representatives of the U.S. Air Force, the VA and Dow Chemical - this film documents the history of chemical warfare and the plight of our Vietnam vets. (veteransinfo.org)
  • For example, our accredited VA attorneys have extensive experience in serving veterans. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • Our experienced veterans disability attorneys are ready to help you get the compensation that you deserve. (veteranslawoffice.com)
  • Five years later, 5 manufacturers agreed to an out of court settlement and paid $180 Million in compensation to veterans and their families. (lawforveterans.org)
  • Our VA disability lawyers in Kalamazoo, MI , are dedicated to helping veterans and their families. (vadisabilitygroup.com)
  • Testimony presented to the Massachusetts Commission on the Concerns of Vietnam veterans in Greenfield, Massachusetts on May 4, 1982, declared that 'Vietnam veterans have nationally averaged 28 suicides a day since 1975, amounting to over 70,000. (brianwillson.com)
  • During the early 1980s, while first living in Franklin County, Massachusetts, I became active with other Vietnam veterans in response to the myriad physical, psychological, and social problems we seemed to be experiencing. (brianwillson.com)
  • Large-scale research should continue to study the health problems of Vietnam veterans. (echo23marines6569.org)
  • My involvement with many physically and mentally troubled veterans, and search of 'scientific' data about the subject of mortality rates of Vietnam veterans, produced the following information by mid-1986. (brianwillson.com)
  • It was a medical surveillance program tracking Vietnam veterans' health concerns. (echo23marines6569.org)