Latest "agent orange benefits" stories

Study results on new Agent Orange diseases not expected until ‘late 2020’ says VA secretary

In a letter to Montana Sen. Jon Tester, Wilkie said the studies must be analyzed and reviewed before a decision is made.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

Will VA be ready to process new ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits next year?

Lawmakers worry that unforeseen problems to lead to even more delays for infirm, aging veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Lawmakers hope for swift action this year on ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits

Both leaders of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee are trying to revive the legislative effort that stalled last month.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmaker presses for quicker action to help military clean-up crews of 1966 nuclear accident

A new bill would grant presumptive status to hundreds of veterans who helped clean up nuclear contamination more than 50 years ago.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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