Podcast #144: Agent Orange Exposure: Exploring the Link to Presumptive Conditions under the Pact Act

Understanding the effects of Agent Orange exposure is crucial for you and others who served in the Vietnam era. Our aim is to help you become informed about the health conditions linked to Agent Orange exposure and the resources available to support you.

In this video, we’ll explore the history of Agent Orange, its symptoms, and the health issues it may cause. 

Agent Orange was an herbicide used during the Vietnam War, primarily between 1962 and 1971. 

The U.S. Air Force sprayed nearly 19 million gallons of herbicides in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia as part of a military project called Operation Ranch Hand. At least 11 million gallons of that total were Agent Orange. American forces used more than 20 million gallons of herbicides during those years.

The name “Agent Orange” comes from the orange stripe on the herbicide barrels. It was a mixture of two chemicals, 2,4-D, and 2,4,5-T, which produced a highly toxic byproduct called dioxin. Dioxin is the primary culprit behind the harmful effects of Agent Orange exposure.

After the war, it became apparent that Agent Orange exposure had long-term effects on the health of many veterans. Through the recent 2022 release of the PACT Act, the VA now officially recognizes 42 different conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure. It’s crucial to be aware of these connections so that you can take care of your health and get the support you deserve.

It’s important to note that exposure to Agent Orange wasn’t limited to Vietnam.

If you served in Vietnam, there are different ways you might have been exposed to Agent Orange:

1. On land in Vietnam or on a ship traveling on Vietnam’s inland waterways
2. On a ship within 12 nautical miles off the coast of Vietnam and Cambodia between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. This is sometimes referred to as the “Blue Water Navy” exposure

Additionally, exposure to Agent Orange may have occurred in other situations, such as:

1. Crew members of C-123 planes that were used during and after the Vietnam War. These planes might have had herbicide residue on them
2. Serving near the demilitarized zone in Korea between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971
3. Being stationed on any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand between January 9, 1962, and June 30, 1976

Finally, some veterans might have been exposed to Agent Orange during tests and storage at military bases in the United States and other countries, including locations added by the PACT Act.

In this video, we’ll be discussing Agent Orange, its effects, and presumptive conditions related to Agent Orange exposure as recognized in the 2022 PACT Act. Let’s dive in.

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***Video Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction 

⏩ 08:29 What is Agent Orange?

⏩ 10:06 The PACT Act and Agent Orange Exposure

⏩ 15:03 Dioxin and Effects of Agent Orange

⏩ 16:30 Questions Answered by VA Claim Experts

⏩ 53:29 Need VA Disability Claim Help?

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