What diseases are presumptive for Agent Orange?

We’ve added 3 more presumptive conditions related to Agent Orange exposure

  • Bladder cancer.
  • Hypothyroidism.
  • Parkinsonism.

What are presumptive diseases recognized by the VA?

The following conditions are considered presumptive service connected for exposed veterans:

  • AL amyloidosis.
  • B-cell leukemia.
  • Bladder cancer.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Multiple myeloma.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Hodgkin’s disease.
  • Hypothyroidism.

What kinds of diseases did some soldiers contract as a result of exposure Agent Orange?

United States military personnel used Agent Orange to clear trees and vegetation in fields known to hide enemies. Unfortunately, Agent Orange exposure has led to long-term health effects in many Vietnam era veterans, including multiple myeloma, Parkinson’s Disease, and various types of cancer.

What is the VA rating for Agent Orange exposure?

one of the diseases, or residuals of one of the diseases, that the VA recognizes as linked to Agent Orange exposure (see below) the recognized disease is rated at least 10% or higher, and. for certain diseases, the illness developed within a certain time period after the last day of service in Vietnam.

Is COPD a presumptive of Agent Orange?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not a presumptive disease associated with exposure to Agent Orange under 38 C.F.R. ยง 3.309(e). 3. The issue of whether the Veteran’s currently diagnosed COPD with emphysema is related to his period of active military service on a direct basis is in relative equipoise.

What is the average VA compensation for Agent Orange?

During its operation, the Settlement Fund distributed a total of $197 million in cash payments to members of the class in the United States. Of the 105,000 claims received by the Payment Program, approximately 52,000 Vietnam Veterans or their survivors received cash payments which averaged about $3,800 each.

Will the VA make hypertension a presumptive?

If you were diagnosed with hypertension within one year of release from active duty, the VA grants a presumptive service connection and will award you benefits according to the extent of your medical condition.

Can the VA deny a presumptive condition?

Any disabilities must have a clear in-service connection, or else the VA will deny the claim. However, there is an exception: the VA’s presumptive conditions list. If you suffer from a condition on this list, you don’t have to prove an in-service link, and it doesn’t have to appear on your service medical records.

Is hypertension a presumptive for Agent Orange?

Of all the many illnesses caused by Agent Orange, hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is one that may soon become a presumptive condition. Studies have shown to determine the relationship between exposure to Agent Orange and hypertension.

How does the VA determine Agent Orange disability?

There are no diagnostic tests that can determine if you were exposed to Agent Orange, so the VA relies on your service records. If you can show that you served during a timeframe and/or location where Agent Orange was used, your condition will be automatically presumed to be the result of your military service.