You cannot file a VA disability claim for Agent Orange exposure itself, because the fact that you were exposed to this dangerous herbicide does not make you eligible for compensation. Instead, you must suffer from a medical condition associated with Agent Orange exposure.
You cannot file a VA disability claim for Agent Orange exposure itself, because the fact that you were exposed to this dangerous herbicide does not make you eligible for compensation. Instead, you must suffer from a medical condition associated with Agent Orange exposure.
To get disability benefits, you'll need to file a claim. File a disability claim. Contact your local VA environmental health coordinator (VA public health website) Learn more about the Agent Orange Registry health exam (VA public health website) Learn more about toxic exposures and registries on our VET-HOME website.
Although there is no time limit for filing a claim, but the date on which you file your claim will determine the start date for when your benefits will begin to accrue.
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