Latest "Agent Orange exposure" stories

Wait continues on additions to VA’s Agent Orange connected illnesses

Advocates had expected a decision two months ago, but VA officials have no timeline for action.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year

Veterans Affairs officials won't start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

90,000 ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans in line for disability benefits after Justice officials drop appeal

The move all but ends a years long legal fight over presumptive benefits for up to 90,000 Vietnam veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Deal to extend benefits for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans appears dead for this year

Senate officials had hoped to move a measure extending benefits to 90,000 Vietnam veterans in the waning days of Congress.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Former VA secretaries spar over ‘blue water’ Navy benefits

Four former VA leaders are urging lawmakers to reject the plan, while former VA Secretary David Shulkin is arguing for it.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA steps up fight against plan to extend benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam vets

The department opposes a plan that would automatically assume veterans who served on ships near Vietnam during the war were exposed to Agent Orange.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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