New law recognizes Agent Orange exposure on Guam
2022年8月12日 · "The PACT Act provides benefits for burn pit victims, radiation cleanup veterans and those exposed to Agent Orange in Guam, American Samoa, Johnston Island, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
Agent Orange exposure and disability compensation
If you have a health condition caused by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments.
Agent Orange Exposure in Guam and VA Benefits - CCK Law
2021年4月22日 · Due to the rapid build-up of United States’ air power in Guam, along with the climate conditions on the island and other conditions, Agent Orange was used to control tropical growth. In this way, Agent Orange was used similarly in Guam to how it was in Vietnam.
Agent Orange Exposure in Guam and American Samoa: What …
2024年7月28日 · Though commonly associated with Vietnam, Agent Orange was also utilized in other regions, including Guam and American Samoa. The use of Agent Orange and other herbicides in Guam occurred from the 1950s through the 1970s, primarily for controlling vegetation around U.S. military bases.
VA's tactical herbicide and Agent Orange location list - New …
2021年9月13日 · A two-year investigation (2018- 2019) by DoD found no use, storage or transport of Agent Orange or other tactical herbicides in Guam, Okinawa, Panama, or a number of other countries where there had been speculation of use.
Biden signs law recognizing Agent Orange use on Guam
2022年8月8日 · The military has denied the use of Agent Orange on Guam, but veterans have argued for years that they applied the herbicide to control vegetation at various locations around the island.
Agent Orange & Veterans Who Served in Guam - Berry Law
2023年7月18日 · Is Guam a Qualifying Location for VA Benefits Related To Agent Orange? Originally, no. However, the 2022 update to the PACT Act added Guam and American Samoa to the areas where Veterans may have been exposed to the chemical.
2021年2月12日 · share this white paper with the VA and veterans of Guam seeking service-connection for illnesses associated with dioxin-containing herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange.
Clinic Issues Report Confirming Guam Veterans’ Exposure to …
2020年5月11日 · A new white paper released by the Veterans Legal Services Clinic says veterans who served on Guam from 1962 to 1975 satisfy the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) legal standard for exposure to Agent Orange and other dioxin-containing herbicides.
Amendment 'could pave the way' for Agent Orange compensation
2024年5月27日 · The presence and use of Agent Orange had long been alleged to have occurred on Guam, despite consistent denials by the federal government.
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