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What are the 14 Diseases Associated with Agent Orange?

ByVA Benefits Attorneys

Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide used during the Vietnam War, has left a lasting impact on the health of veterans exposed to it. The chemical cocktail contained contaminants like dioxin, a potent carcinogen. While initially linked to 14 specific diseases, ongoing research suggests a wider range of health problems may be connected to Agent Orange…

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What are the 3 New VA Presumptive Conditions?

ByVA Benefits Attorneys

Veterans exposed to hazardous materials and environmental toxins during their service have long faced challenges in obtaining disability benefits for related health conditions. The burden of proof often lay heavily on them, requiring extensive documentation and linking specific illnesses to their military service. However, a positive shift occurred with enacting the Honoring Our PACT Act…

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How Much Does the VA Pay for Agent Orange Exposure?

ByVA Benefits Attorneys

The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War had devastating consequences for both American veterans and the Vietnamese population. Agent Orange is a herbicide that contains a toxic chemical called dioxin, and its exposure has been linked to various health issues.  To address the health problems faced by veterans who were exposed to Agent…

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Why Are VA Cancer Disability Claims Denied?

ByQuinn Bateman

The PACT Act – was a big step forward in veteran support and provides health benefits for military veterans diagnosed with presumptive medical conditions (like cancer) due to toxic burn pit exposure. This legislation provides disability benefits for veterans who have been diagnosed with select cancers and medical conditions that are presumed to be due…

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Is There a Deadline for PACT Act Disability Claims?

ByQuinn Bateman

Are you a military veteran who struggles with cancer, lung disease or other medical conditions related to toxic exposure? You may be familiar with the PACT Act – the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act – and the benefits it provides for veterans who were exposed to toxic conditions. The deadline for retroactive toxic exposure…

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Can You Get VA Disability Rating for Cancer?

ByVA Benefits Attorneys

Getting disability benefits for cancer from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially if the cancer is not included on the list of presumptive cancers from exposure. To improve your chances of getting the benefits you deserve, it may be beneficial to work with a VA disability attorney…

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Are Veterans with Gulf War Syndrome Eligible for VA Disability?

ByQuinn Bateman

Are you a veteran of Operation Desert Shield? Did you serve in Operation Desert Storm? More than 700,000 veterans have served in the Gulf War and like many veterans before and after, many have come home with injuries, illnesses and medical conditions – both visible and invisible. Gulf War Syndrome is a medically unexplained illness…