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  • What presumptive diseases are associated with exposure to herbicide agents?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    Pursuant to 38 CFR 3.309, 38 U.S.C. 1110, 1112, and 1131, if a veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent...

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  • What are presumptive diseases for radiation-exposed veterans?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    Pursuant to 38 CFR 3.309, 38 U.S.C. 1110, 1112, and 1131, these diseases are considered presumptive for a service...

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  • What diseases are considered a presumptive service connection for former POWs?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    Pursuant to 38 CFR 3.309 and 38 CFR 1112(b), under these conditions, these diseases are considered presumptive for former...

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  • What tropical diseases are subject to a presumptive service connection?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    Pursuant to 38 CFR 3.309, the following tropical diseases are granted service connection as a result of tropical service,...

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  • What chronic diseases are subject to a presumptive service connection?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    Pursuant to 38 CFR 3.309, the following chronic diseases are granted service connection although not otherwise established as incurred...

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  • What is the Camp Lejeune Family Member Program?

    By mcook on November 25, 2014

    The Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-154) was signed on...

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  • Are the children of Vietnam veterans eligible for benefits because of Agent Orange?

    By mcook on November 24, 2014

    Yes, in some cases. The VA currently recognizes spina bifida (except spina bifida occulta), an incomplete closing of the...

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  • Are there special benefits for Cold War veterans?

    By mcook on November 13, 2014

    There are some special benefits for Cold War veterans. The Cold War Certificate Program is managed exclusively by the...

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  • I served during the Vietnam War in Thailand. How does Agent Orange affect me?

    By mcook on November 6, 2014

    Vietnam-era Veterans whose service involved duty on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand anytime between February...

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  • I’m a civilian who supported U.S. military in Vietnam. Am I eligible for Agent Orange compensation?

    By mcook on November 6, 2014

    An estimated 72,000 to 171,000 civilians were in Vietnam supporting the U.S. war effort there, despite not being part...

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