what disorders can be caused by agent orange?
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and  Neuropathy (nerve damage) Both Vietnamese citizens and war veterans have experienced health problems as a result of Agent Orange exposure. Health problems include birth defects, skin diseases and peripheral neuropathy. Agent Orange may also be responsible for some instances of Parkinson's and heart diseases.
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Agent Orange-Related Illnesses Cancers believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange. Other illnesses believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange. Chloracne (or other types of acneform disease like it): A skin condition that happens soon after contact with chemicals and looks like acne often seen in teenagers.
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Agent Orange-Related Illnesses Other illnesses believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange. 1  AL Amyloidosis: A rare illness that happens when an abnormal protein (called amyloid) builds up in your body’s tissues, nerves, or organs (like your heart, kidneys, or liver) and causes damage over time.
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and  Neuropathy (nerve damage) Dioxin is also a known carcinogen. According to the VA, there are several diseases associated specifically with Agent Orange exposure, including Hodgkin's disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and type 2 diabetes. Agent Orange also causes a neurological disorder known as acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy. Agent Orange has recently been linked to an elevated risk for Parkinson's, another neurological disorder. Symptoms and effects of Agent Orange exposure may take months or even years to appear.
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- The VA examiner reviewed the veteran's medical records and provided a medical opinion that it was at least as likely as not that the veteran's sarcoidosis was related to Agent. Orange exposure in service.
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Guidelines for Veterans â Agent Orange and Peripheral Neuropathy If your neuropathy is secondary to a VA recognized disease then you do not have to deal with the early onset requirement in VA law. Examples would be diabetes (Prediabetes is a recognized cause of neuropathy), cancer, treatments for cancer and so forth which the VA recognizes as due to Agent Orange exposure.
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What is Agent Orange? Agent Orange was a herbicide mixture used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Much of it contained a dangerous chemical contaminant called dioxin. Production of Agent Orange ended in the 1970s and is no longer in use. The dioxin contaminant however continues to have harmful impact today.
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Claims Based on Post-Service - Diseases After Service Agent Orange. VA presumes that if you served in Vietnam or in or near the Korean demilitarized zones, during certain time periods, you were exposed to Agent Orange. As a Veteran with this service who also has a disease related to Agent Orange exposure you may be eligible for disability compensation.
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- Information on possible exposure to Agent Orange in Thailand during the Vietnam War and related VA benefits.
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Public Health As a result, VA recognized ischemic heart disease as associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. VA's final regulation recognizing this association took effect on October 30, 2010. View more research on health effects of Agent Orange.
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Public Health Veterans with Lou Gehrig's Disease. VA presumes Lou Gehrig's Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS) diagnosed in all Veterans who had 90 days or more continuous active military service is related to their service, although ALS is not related to Agent Orange exposure. Related Benefits.
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- War Legacies Project & Ford Foundation. shammond@warlegacies.org c.bailey @fordfound.org http://www.warlegacies.org. What is Agent Orange: Agent Orange was one of a class of color‐coded herbicides that U.S. forces. sprayed over the rural landscape in Vietnam to kill trees, shrubs and food crops over large areas.
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Public Health VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. We call these presumptive diseases.. VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service.Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases.A has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases.
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Public Health Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent Orange Registry health exam, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.
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Oxycodone constipation LOL) I wanted to share with everyone that part of the reason the doctor prescribed the magnesium is that it helps combat the constipation caused by oxycodone (and pregnancy). I guess it makes sense and I just now made the connection to milk of magnesia.
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- Vietnam and the link between Agent Orange and Sarcoidosis. PostMon Feb 16, 2009 5:38 pm. I want to correspond with anyone who served in Vietnam who may be diagnosed with Sarcoidosis. I was there in 1971-72 and am having medical problems and wanted to share information with anyone else who may be familiar with Sarcoidosis.
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure to Agent Orange Neurological conditions that have been attributed to Agent Orange exposure include Parkinson's disease―a condition that causes muscle stiffness, difficulty in movement and is characterized by postural tremors and instability. Ischemic Heart Disease. This condition deprives the heart of adequate blood supply.
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Public Health Veterans who qualify for presumption of herbicide exposure are not required to show they were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides when seeking VA compensation for diseases related to Agent Orange exposure.
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10 things every Veteran should know about Agent Orange 1 Chloracne (or similar acneform disease). 2  A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. 3  Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
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Public Health Veterans who develop ischemic heart disease and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service do not have to prove a connection between their disease and service to be eligible to receive VA health care and disability compensation.
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Compensation Additional Agent Orange information can be found at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits.asp. A completed list of Complete list of current Veterans' diseases associated with Agent Orange Exposure.
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Agent Orange Their report Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure in Agent Orange-Contaminated C-123 Aircraft confirmed it. In June 2015 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs issued an Interim final rule providing presumptive service connection for post-Vietnam C-123 aircrews, maintenance staff and aeromedical evacuation crews.
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Top 40 Doctor insights on: Agent Orange Itchy Skin Dr. Inaam Schneider Dr. Schneider. Skin Rash : I have never seen a rash related to Agent orange , you are not alone in your complaint . I read that a lot of Vietnam vets have Rashes that go & come . VA does not label it as related to agent orange .
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Veterans Learn more about VA health care benefits for Veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the Veterans Health Administration's Agent Orange page. Learn more about VA compensation benefits for Veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the Disability Compensation Agent Orange page.
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Agent Orange Agent Orange is an herbicide and defoliant chemical, one of the tactical use Rainbow Herbicides. It is widely known for its use by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971. It is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D. In addition to its damaging environmental effects, the chemical has caused major health problems for many individuals who were exposed. Up to four million people in Vietnam we
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10 things every Veteran should know about Agent Orange Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases. 1  AL Amyloidosis. A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs. 2  Chronic B-cell Leukemias. A type of cancer which affects white blood cells. 3  Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)