Houston VA Attorney – Agent Orange Disability Claims
Agent Orange has been associated with a variety of diseases and other ailments, and during the Vietnam and Korean conflicts, Agent Orange was used as a tactical herbicide. As such, countless veterans have been exposed to this dangerous chemical. Because the VA and federal law presume that certain diseases are a result of Agent Orange, exposed veterans may be eligible for VA veterans benefits.
If you served in Vietnam or the Korean War, or you were otherwise exposed to Agent Orange, you need to contact an experienced Houston VA disability attorney as soon as possible. At Herren Law, we have worked with many veterans in Houston, and we’ve seen the debilitating effects that can result from Agent Orange exposure. We boast industry-leading legal experience dealing with the VA and veterans benefits claims, and we are confident that we can help you too.
For a free consultation regarding your Agent Orange disability claims, contact Herren Law in Houston today at (713) 682-8194.
Veterans’ Diseases Associated With Agent Orange
The VA keeps a list of presumptive diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure. Furthermore, the VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with Agent Orange. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for VA disability benefits if they are suffering from one of the following diseases:
- AL Amyloidosis
- Chronic B-cell Leukemias
- Chloracne
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Hodgkin’s Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Prostate Cancer
- Respiratory Cancers (including lung cancer)
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Furthermore, the VA has also recognized various birth defects that children of veterans may acquire due to their parents’ exposure to Agent Orange.
Types of Benefits Available
Veterans do not need to show proof of Agent Orange exposure for VA disability benefits if they fit into one of the two categories:
- In Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975, including brief visits ashore or service aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam
- In or near the Korean demilitarized zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971
To show a service connection for one of the diseases that the VA recognizes as a result of Agent Orange Exposure, the application may require:
- A medical diagnosis
- Evidence of service in Vietnam or at or near the Korean demilitarized zone within the dates noted above
- Evidence of exposure to herbicides
- Medical evidence that the disease began within the deadline
If successful with a VA benefits claim, the types of VA disability benefits available may include health care, disability compensation, benefits for children with birth defects, survivors’ benefits, and other additional benefits.
Contact Herren Law for Your Veterans Benefits
Agent Orange was a serious issue during the Korean and Vietnam era, and countless veterans are still experiencing the debilitating effects of this herbicide. If you or a loved one is suffering from a disease associated with Agent Orange, you shouldn’t have to bear the financial weight alone. Contact Herren Law in Houston for legal help when seeking disability benefits. Call today at (713) 682-8194. Free consultations are available.
