United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards

Agent Orange

Information about Agent Orange, possible health-related problems and VA benefits

Announcements

  • Regulation Takes Effect for 3 More Agent Orange-related Diseases: As of October 30, 2010, eligible Vietnam-era Veterans exposed to herbicides and disabled by chronic b-cell leukemiasParkinson’s disease, or ischemic heart disease, may begin receiving disability and health care benefits on approved claims. Vietnam Veterans may apply for disability compensation for these diseases using VA’s Fast Track Claims Processing System.
  • Veterans with Thailand Service: Vietnam-era Veterans who served in Thailand on or near the perimeters of military bases may have been exposed to herbicides and may qualify for VA benefits. Learn more.

Planes flying at treetop level and spraying herbicides

Planes spraying herbicides

Agent Orange is the name of a specific blend of herbicides used during the Vietnam era. The military sprayed millions of gallons on trees and vegetation that provided cover for enemy forces.

Some Vietnam-era Veterans were exposed to these herbicides.  Learn how Veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides during military service, including outside Vietnam.

VA and many other government departments and agencies have conducted research studies on the possible health effects of Agent Orange exposure on U.S. Veterans.

VA has recognized certain cancers and other diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure.  Veterans, Veterans' children and survivors may be eligible for compensation benefits for these diseases and health care benefits


 

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