Are You Eligible for Agent Orange VA Benefits and Health Care?

[@docmizal8283]

They need to update this list again because there are more installations like the Panama Canal zone and Fort Ord, Fort, McClellan, and others that not only stored Agent Orange, but also used it.

[@bobc.7740]

I was in Vietnam 1966 to 1967. I now have peripheral neuropathy and MDS. Can either of these fit into Presumptive situations? What is my next best step?

[@alicehill5241]

My father passed away in March of 2022. On his death certificate, Agent Orange was listed as a contributing factor. I have several illnesses that are covered if a mother served in Vietnam but not if the father served. I have had over 10 surgeries for female problems as well as brain disorder. I was denied VA coverage for my medical problems based on the fact that I do not have Spina bifada nor did my mother serve.

[@dollydagger8492]

I'd keep trying, maybe even make a podcast about it..that just doesn't make any sense and can't it lay dormant the spinal biffita

[@haleydoe2279]

My father has two death certificates. The VA required it. He died "naturally" from an ischemic stroke while in the hospital for his esophageal cancer.

[@lorrainelorraine3866]

What about children and grand children. My father in law had documention from VA saying he had Agent orange. My husband and my sister law have issues and my adult children also issue since birth .my father in law died related to agent orange at 59 years old. So what help does VA give them.

[@sandienimocks8158]

My hubby is a Navy vet onboard a LST. I did the research on this years after he had a heart attack at age 44. If you were on a LST, you are eligible for Agent Orange compensation. He went to Viet Nam twice picking up Marines and dropping them off. All of their clot,hing were washed together. He gets 10% for hearing loss and 30% for his heart. He now has profound hearing loss - I feel it’s because he was in the engine room for three years. Shouldn’t he be getting more for that? On top of that, he now has an A1C of 6.2. He’s got other things wrong too, AFib and some weird arthritis.

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Sandie, good question. Sounds like your husband should be eligible for more benefit. Without knowing more, I'm speculating but typically heart conditions are tied with other severe disabling conditions that are also able to be service-connected. On top of that, he was exposed to Agent Orange so there's other conditions that he may not be aware he's dealing with that could lead to a higher rating. Have you reached out to a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or local advocacy group to look into this?

[@daveemery2804]

Please add Diego Garcia to the PACT ACT, it is a military base in the Chargos Archipelago / Indian Ocean. There were only a Few of Us on the Atoll in the early 70's. When I submitted My claim I included photos of herbicide use on either side of the landing strip and also surrounding the "T" site where I worked and maintained the High Power Transmitters.

[@carlmorton929]

I was expecting a physical or lab work when I went to the Agent Orange Registry.. The guy looked at my DD-214, wrote down a little bit and took me across the hall to a doctor's office. She wrote some stuff in my file and they told me I was done. So much for registered, in name only.

[@lisamichele7184]

My father in law did 3 Marine Corps tours in Vietnam as a chopper crew chief. Was shot down twice. Only to come home & die a horrible death from agent orange exposure that in turn caused Parkinson's disease. If the VA is offering anything in 2020 ... it's a little late. Most of these guys are DEAD by now! Typical. "Deny 'till the die ". Not just a little too late ... it's ALOT too late. He suffered so much. If I'm ever diagnosed with Parkinson's disease ... I won't linger with it. As soon as my dignity is gone ... uncontrolabke drooling ... crapping in a diaper ... I'm OUT! It's a terrible death. 😭

[@magellanstravels]

My father got skin cancer for his service in Vietnam when he was in the brown water navy in 67. I hope the VA can help him

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Hernando, we very much hope that the VA can help your father!

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

I have 3 of the affects you listed on your list but I'm not a veteran my dad was and it passed from him to me can I get help

[@evilload]

watch the video? it is quite clear.

[@humbolt45]

I keep rethinking what my local VSO told me..." If there's nothing in your medical records there isn't much chance you'll win any claims ". After hearing that I pretty much gave up as I never saw doctors.

[@Byronswife]

What about dependent children of an air force vet . My dad flew in the b32 s . I was born after he came home and I have all kinds of health issuse

[@TabithaHughes14]

I have like 7 of the AO side affects. My father died when I was 5. Mg younger brother was schizophrenic

[@late6812]

I wish you could clearly explain early onset peripheral neuropathy.i have the disease was discharged in 71 yet I'm being denied.also there was two other types of neuropathy but were removed from the list a couple years ago. I feel I'm being given an unfair qualification.

[@brokensun100]

I am a New Zealand Infantry Vet ex Vietnam 67-68. You people get far more benefits than us Kiwi Vets do. I get a 15% disability payment of $NZ70.10 two weekly. At end of February this year, I , along with with a small number of other vets received a $NZ40,000.00 payout 54 years after a returned. We used to see the c-123 spraying, and were told it was for mosquito control.

[@georgeb1364]

Considering the early onset rule, the medical establishment did not have the clinical knowledge to diagnose, treat or even knowledge to recognize the symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy in the 1960’s, 70’s let alone at the 10% disabling level. The symptoms were often misdiagnosed as symptoms of other medical issues or worse dismissed. Often medical personnel would disregard or report these symptoms as of no consequence while even failing to record them under the circumstances of a war zone. Add to this the veterans desire to do nothing but return home, ignoring the symptoms, i.e. To quote Thomas Jefferson, “all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable”. Little research was available regarding the effects of Agent Orange on veterans during their service. Furthermore, it is now known that the component of arsenic in Agent Blue used extensively during the Vietnam War following long term exposure will cause a delayed onset of a progressive chronic sensorimotor axonal polyneuropathy and therefore rules out any need for the early onset in the law since nothing has ever been evaluated given long term exposure to arsenic and the other compounds in the various components of Agent Orange. The early onset requirement needs change!

[@richardjones5992]

How about the central nervous affec??

[@qwer123211]

I am a "Blue Water" Navy veteran. The VA recently made hypothyroidism presumptive to Agent orange. Is OSA secondary to hypothyroidism?

[@sjackson1739]

My dad was in Vietnam and Korea. I was told he met criteria to file a claim while he was dying. He had squamous cell carcinoma. Prostate cancer and diabetes. Can I still file.

[@evilload]

The Veteran can.

[@tandyenen5382]

@@evilload read the comment. He was dying….

[@evilload]

@@tandyenen5382 And my answer is correct. The child is not entitled for a claim on their own unless s/he meets certain criteria. Nothing was mentioned that the child has any conditions that were passed on from the Veteran.

[@barrylitchfield250]

What about children of veterans that were exposed to agent orange, and also have Ischemic heart disease, like their father has, and are service connected. Are there disability benefits for these children of Vietnam veterans?

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Barry, there are some benefits that children of Vietnam vets may be eligible for. Here's the VA page on Agent Orange and birth defects: www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/birth-defects/

[@oldhead5228]

You all did not mention veterans that were around AO storage facilities

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

It's Roland mcClendon how do I get help because I was born with agent orange after my dad got back from Vietnam and was born in 1968 with agent orange

[@evilload]

Born with agent orange? No such thing. Born with agent orange presumptive conditions is another.

[@edwardallen8360]

My name is Edward Allen I was in Vietnam 1968 and 69 I was with the 82 airborne 1/17 cavalry we was in Nashua valley he chi min trail hue write at the DMZ

[@ShiftGolf]

Comment - I was assigned to the 23rd Tass NKP RTAB 1972-73 : The VA has only approved exposure at the permiter of the base. Being with 23rd tass we had to walk right by the barrels of defoliant used to spray the perimeters every time to get to work. So the question is where was the chemicals stored, and how did they process the spraying setup?What about the empty 55 gal barrels? Was the process air tight and prevented any chemicals from getting on the empty barrels and storage areas? I find it hard to believe.

[@robertburbach]

I was there in 1966-67, Dong Ha where we got sprayed quite a bit .Went to C&P in 2011 for A.O. and was denied saying there was nothing wrong with me. Found out VA covered up that I had an Aortic Aneurysm of way over 5 CM + other things just to get out of having to pay me for it. I knew I had it back in 1980 as my Son was born with it. After his operation in 1984. Had heart Attack in may 2023 went to hospital, hospital did tests, found out I also had an Aortic Aneurysm so large it could burst at any time. Thank GOD, hospital didn`t send me to a VA hospital, so they couldn`t cover it up. Had STENT put in heart, 6 week later had Aortic Aneurysm surgery, where they put in 10 STENTS to repair it. Than in Feb. 2024 they put in a Aortic Heart Valve and now I am blind in one eye.

[@Byronswife]

Depent child born in 73 with early onset COPD . I'm on oxygen 24)7 .I have skin rashes , also type 2 diabetic .

[@Byronswife]

How about dependent children bo4n after

[@adrianamaya6945]

I was station in Korea from 1968 to 1970 was not station at the DMZ ,but I have diabetes 2 and prostate cancer. I was denied n ask for names when we train in DMZ which I don't remember names. What di I do next person helping me passed away . I need help I am already 100% because head injury. Yet I like to have agent orange in record too.

[@MrHM4you]

My dad was in blue water in Vietnam from 1964 - 1971. He was on a submarine, which the sub would surface and was inside the 12 miles. Would he qualify? Thank you!

[@HillAndPonton]

Thank you for writing into Hill and Ponton. He may qualify if he has disabilities that are related to his time in service. If he has filed a claim and been denied, please feel free to have him call our office at 407-537-9000. If he has not yet filed, it would be best for him to get help from a Veteran's Service Officer or Veteran's Advocacy Group. Here is our Blue Water Navy Interactive Map where you can see the affected region and ships that may qualify for Agent Orange presumptions www.hillandponton.com/blue-water-navy-vietnam-map/

[@taichitom9002]

Thanks. A lot of good info.

[@HillAndPonton]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonreed9739]

My dad was a first responder were the Navy and he was exposed to agent orange

[@HobbitHomes263]

How about when VA malpractice causes permanent damage?

[@HillAndPonton]

Veterans who were victims to VA Malpractice may be eligible to file an "1151" claim. Here's our page on this: www.hillandponton.com/difference-federal-tort-claims-va-1151-claims/

[@chriswhite3967]

You need to include the Air Force that were stationed in Vietnam, on the ground for a year or more.

[@diannehawkins9878]

My husband was denied 3 of these conditions in May of 2021 and died August of 2021. What can I Do?

[@roncarter1754]

What about the vets who served in Thailand?

[@lorrinrodrigueshs-bcp192]

Wow! Look @ all the Hill&Ponton replies! Now that's due diligence!

[@BORIEGARD]

Be advised that the USCG were boots on the ground and brown water veterans. Look it up USCG squadron one.

[@HillAndPonton]

Thank you for the information! We will look into it!

[@minnlowe4041]

What if a veteran fought to get compensation for agent orange, but was denied several times then has passed away few years later, can spouse sue to get his agent orange compensation?

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Minn, we have a very informative written blog about benefits available to a spouse. I have linked it here www.hillandponton.com/veterans-benefits-for-widows-explained/

[@evilload]

Depends on what the condition(s) were and the original reason for denial(s). Look up Nehmer Claims for a better explanation.

[@hotdee71able]

My husband was exposed he was in supplies. He's had 2 strokes and is paralyzed this is a long term condition. Would he qualify for medical benefits and he also has heart condition as well

[@evilload]

As long as AO exposure can be confirmed he might be eligible depending on what he gets rated for.

[@luisojeda6190]

Im Luis and was in Thailand in 1971 to 74 on and off as B52 flight controls specialist and i have diabetes arthrites and high colesterol.

[@luisojeda6190]

I now have prostate cancer

[@kraigpatterson3592]

Is Merkel cell carcinoma related or similar to soft tissue sarcoma

[@jasonreed9739]

My dad was on the last wooden boat and he got sprayed on before he got on the shore

[@dravenrichardson2372]

Yeah don't worry about the children that were effected. We're adults now after all. If not like my dad did two tours of service as a Marine and then came back home for the government to test and repetitively "lose" his results for over 2 decades well they denied him and his claims. Which they finally admitted too a few years ago. Meanwhile I had my oldest brother die premature due to unknown circumstances. And three out of the four of the other children all were born with medical conditions that never existed in our family before. Two with heart conditions from birth onward and then me who was born with Epilepsy. Nothing quite like being raised by a very Paranoid and Angry Marine who is pissed off at you for being born "imperfect" with something that never existed in either family before. I'll tell you strait up it was a real pleasure to be so blessed by a man who expected perfection regardless. Forget all the years of being poked and prodded by this doctor and that doctor well being pumped full of Phenobarbital "which last I checked they don't even give to humans anymore" and then beaten for acting out when I would come out of my drugged out phases and start acting out from the up and downs from the drugs. I'm sure that those drugs didn't mess up my mind any considering I was on them from the second day I was born all the way up until my 13th birthday when I decided to refuse to take them any longer and told my parents I would rather cease to exist instead of taking those drugs any longer. And if the seizure were going to kill me then evidently I wasn't meant to exist in this world. The problem I always had with the military is not the service the men and women provide, I assure you it takes a toll on them. I was raised by it. But how crappy they are treated when these people come back and need help and the level of bullshit and games a lot of those veterans face. I know more then a few military children that were raised both strictly and maladjusted on a whole other level that no one ever talks about, due to their parents coming home damaged and twisted and those kids get swept under the rug by the government yet are expected to be just as productive as every other kid regardless of the swamp of crazy they were raised in. It's something I always found rather ridiculous. I was raised by someone who the government toyed with for years, and brought up in an emotional wasteland thanks to that by someone who definitely had major blinking neon signs of PTSD and who would go off at the drop of a pin. Someone who the VA denied and who spent many years physically, mentally and emotionally ended up taking that shit storm out on his wife and children. But yeah I am sure the VA really gives a shit about that. To any of you fighting for your Earned rights and benefits due to agent orange or anything else first person military related. Thank You for Your Service, and my deepest sympathies for how you were or are being treated. Sorry for the rant but just thinking about it tends to set me off.

[@Ms_Alescia]

I can relate to everything you said, my father was a Green Beret who did 3 tours in Vietnam life with him wasn’t easy for me and pure hell for my brothers!!! I think more should be done for families like ours!!!

[@RicardoLopez-id9py]

I am a former Recon Platoon Scout Observer/Demolition Expert with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam Mar/67 to Mar/68. Shall I claim benefits for Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism when I am already 100% compensated for other conditions like PTSD, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, wounds received. Will it be any good or wise.

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Ricardo, that's a great question. If you're already at a 100% rating we typically suggest staying put and not "poking the bear" so to speak. However, if you're still having a tough time making ends meet and taking care of yourself, the VA does have Special Monthly Compensation benefits which are benefits beyond 100%. Here's a couple of videos on those benefits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rna9YphooK-DapY AND kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJiqpnSLrbxkpaM. Also here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnPdnqdujdJlfMk

[@evilload]

Well why not? Always can get SMC added on to 100%SC (depending on what they are).

[@ma.rowenamendoza6581]

Why VA did not approve my agent orange. I was at vietnam war since 1969 to 1975

[@evilload]

So you served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1975? Cool story.

[@evilload]

So you served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1975? Cool story.

[@Byronswife]

My dad is on the agent orange registry

[@joelnichols2217]

Also this was used on military bases to in the USA in the mid 80s

[@jathawk101]

I am an over 70 year old disabled Vietnam Veteran an in the 80s the V. A. was testing by area and I was denied I do have what the doctor diagnosed me as having uncontrollable hyperthyroidism but I already have a rating of 100% should I call V.A. if anyone is reading my post?

[@cpthardrock]

Poke the bear and they may start looking at your previous conditions to reduce your disabilities if you have any improvements based on initial diagnosis.. But, you can always file for service connected illnesses. for VA review and testing...

[@jathawk101]

@@cpthardrock - I won’t say never because I learned in life that anything can happen but in my case we were hit in NAM with an explosive device and suffered a spinal cord injury from the neck down. I am beyond the V.A. reopening my case because not only do I and the V.A. have all the evidence they needed to make me 100% total and permanent with the spine but I also received a 100% total and permanent for PTSD but I only get disability for one 100%. I can honestly say I am beyond them looking at my disability so my advice is be aware of the V.A. but don’t be afraid of the V.A. if you have the proof on your side. SEMPER FI DO OR DIE OLD SCHOOL HOORAH NAM 69/70! ☠️DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR☠️

[@charleslankford6922]

Do aircraft carrier duty fall within the 12 mile guidelines? I served offshore on the USS CORAL SEA during 1972. I also helped to process refugees in April 1975 in Guam. I have suffered from hypothyroidism for many years!!

[@Rollercoaster555]

Wow man really people like you are a fucking trip.

[@haleydoe2279]

My father and sister died from the same cancer and ischemic strokes before 46. He served in 68. My other sister didn't make it past 6 months in 1970.. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis, Hypothyroidism, and transient ischemic attacks. My son has an aortic valve defect. I hate the VA

[@coreytatro4942]

C 135's also

[@deannaclark1359]

My dad was a marine corp radio man. I was born with several birth defects.

[@petemontoya159]

Help, Vietnam 66,67 & 68. Was in Air Force. My duty was Air Freight. Loaded many, many airplanes with all kinds of items, from dead bodies to food and anything in between.. can’t find somebody or a company to help me. Several companies have turned me down. HELP SOMEBODY PLEASE, while I’m still alive I’ll be 76 next month.

[@duku3535]

Greetings Peter Montoya. Just a shout. Warren Allen here.( Wash.DC area) I also am 76. Just beginning to file a claim. I was in the Air Force 65-69. Air Freight Thailand Sattahip/Bangkok) & Qui Nhon, Vietnam. Was there in 68/TET. All the best.

[@FloridaMan786]

My dad died 5 years ago. I was 23. He had agent orange and he got full disability because he had B cell lymphoma which ended up being the cause of his death. Would I be eligible?

[@HillAndPonton]

Sorry to hear about your father's loss. Qualifying for Agent Orange benefits as a surviving child of a Vietnam vet can be challenging. If you need help starting out, consider reaching out to a Veterans Service Officer or local advocacy group.

[@cpthardrock]

Looking for a government hand out are you Hunter Bidens Laptop. Stop the MAGA and get educated on Military Service! and Sacrifices for DEMOCRACY!

[@ralphphipps6000]

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[@misfit_pets5731]

My mother served during vietnam unfortunately my issues aren't birth defects but a screwed nervous system

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Kasondra, we are sorry that you are suffering with health problems. There are some conditions that children of Vietnam Veterans may be able to claim. I have linked our blog with that information here www.hillandponton.com/second-generation-agent-orange-symptoms/

[@editamabazzz2854]

What about the wife, my husband is a load master, i was affected olso, with my husband, i had an ear opiration during my pregnancy, the airforce pay my bills for that, but until now i super for my operated ear, were i always complain of etched, my son was olso affected, for henia or unbillecord 3 month after birth he was operated.

[@georgebergler8434]

Went I try to sing up with the VA thy told me I was maken to mutch money and I couldn’t sing up

[@SandfordSmythe]

Some VA Centers can limit care to service connected and poor. That's the eligibility law.

[@yannictrampe2462]

the sound is not good I am quite disappointed

[@thomasbostic6988]

seems like you aren't up to current presumptive agent orange.

[@Joe-gu6oe]

YES but I still wait.

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Joe, we are sorry, we understand that it can be frustrating waiting for the VA. We hope you are able to receive your rightful benefits.

[@Joe-gu6oe]

@@HillAndPonton Thank you for your reply.

[@jamesheath9385]

You are way behind VA rulings on Agent Orange and related illness’ or condition.

[@sgt.frazier5243]

I went to the local VA in Corpus Christi, Texas about 8 years ago. The counselor acted like she wasn't concerned about my two tours in Vietnam. I asked about Agent Orange and was told noway did I qualify. Everything I have heard or read I did qualify under the presumption group. What the hell is there an unqualified individual working in the VA? I have had numerous skin cancer issues, two hip replacements, a five way heart bypass, etc. etc. I know I few veterans getting 90-100% and I get a measly 30%. This just isn't right. Our government shells out trillions of dollars to third work countries and doesn't take care of veterans. How can I get what is owed to me? Any help is appreciated.

[@charlesabbott4518]

Agent Orange in Panama - Canal Zone.

[@bradabbott4892]

IAM A vietnam vet all my daughters have issues grandchildren also have issues I am now 70 all my buddies are dead I am 100 percent for other issues. We used drums with white lids blue lids and orange lids. Battled with va for five years waiting for final rating hate using the va but thats a different story. You need to make them pay attention to you I had one va doc tell me we always deni the first claim ,after six operations on my hands I still wanted to punch that clown. Don't give up thats what they want!

[@HillAndPonton]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story, Brad! Excellent advice for other veterans: don't give up!

[@forcesightknight]

Cool, now that 90 percent of those hero's are dead.

[@roslindrake8507]

Exactly and my husband is one of the 90 percent now gone. My husband was denied, denied, denied, denied after two tours in Vietnam.

[@forcesightknight]

@@roslindrake8507 I can not begin to understand what you and he have been through. My cousin is missing digits because of AO, not to mention miscarriages and life lost before it had a chance. Our government doesnt care about its veterans, that would be really really expensive.

[@luisojeda6190]

B52 dropped agent orange bombs from thailand

[@duku3535]

I was there Sattahip, Thailand B-52’s 6/7am. C-135’s refuelers.

[@SandfordSmythe]

"Agent Orange bombs" from a B 52?