VA Expands List of Illnesses Linked to Agent OrangeBill McAllister
It notes that VA secretary Eric Shinseki came up with the decision due to the association of B cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart to herbicide Agent Orange. It also notes that herbicide utilization in Vietnam to defoliate trees in destroying enemies' concealment might affected...
EunKyung Kim
It is argued that despite this judgement there is the potential to bring a further legal case, with some prospect of success, on the basis of: (i) debatable legal judgements in the 2005 decision; (ii) new scientific evidence on the health effects of exposure to Agent Orange; and (iii) ...
It mentions that there is no basis to establish a presumption of service based on the exposure to herbicide agents including Agent Orange. It notes that the department will continue granting service related to any diseases.McFetridgeRobertC.
Determinations Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report: Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2012
Agent Orange tied to 3 cancers, 2 skin ailments Study leads US to expand list of illnesses covered by compensationDolores Kong, Globe Staff
Barber, Barrie
THE LEGACY OF AGENT ORANGE THOUSANDS OF VIETNAM VETERANS WERE EXPOSED TO THE TOXIC HERICIDE. AS SOME SUCCUMB TO THEIR ILLNESSES, MANY OF THEIR FAMILIES ARE UNAWARE THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO FEDERAL BENEFITS.(LOCAL)Chopp, Alva