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VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems associated
with exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not associated with Agent
Orange exposure. However, VA has recognized ALS diagnosed in veterans
with 90 days or more of continuously active service in the military was
caused by their military service. Learn about VA benefits for ALS,
including
health
care services and
disability compensation and other non-health benefits.
Veterans may be eligible for
disability compensation and
health care benefits for diseases that VA has recognized as
associated with exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides:
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Acute and Subacute Peripheral Neuropathy
AA nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and motor
weakness. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10%
disabling within 1 year of exposure to Agent Orange and resolve
within 2 years after the date it began.
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AL Amyloidosis
A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters
tissues or organs.
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B Cell Leukemiasbr />
Cancers which affect
B cells, such as hairy cell leukemia.
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Chloracne (or Similar Acneform Disease)
A skin condition that occurs soon after dioxin exposure and looks
like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under VA's rating
regulations, chloracne (or other acneform disease similar to
chloracne) must be at least 10% disabling within 1 year of exposure
to Agent Orange.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
A disease that progresses slowly with increasing production of
excessive numbers of white blood cells.
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Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)
A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from
the body’s inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin.
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Hodgkin’s Disease
A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive
enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by
progressive anemia.
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Ischemic Heart
Disease
A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart.
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Multiple Myeloma
A cancer of specific bone marrow cells that is characterized by bone
marrow tumors in various bones of the body.
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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic
tissue.
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Parkinson’s Disease
A motor system condition with symptoms that include trembling of the
limbs and face and impaired balance.
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and
blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under VA's rating
regulations, it must be at least 10% disabling within 1 year of
exposure to Agent Orange.
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Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men.
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Respiratory Cancers
Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus.
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma (other than Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma,
Kaposi’s sarcoma, or Mesothelioma)
A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as
muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues.
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