Can a veteran who was exposed to Agent Orange receive compensation?
Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975?
No I did not serve on any of the vessels mentioned.
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What can I do if I'm a Blue Water Navy veteran and my claim was denied in the past, is it possible for me to file a new claim?
Yes, you can file a new claim based on the change in the law.
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If I believe that my illness is caused by the use of Agent Orange how do I go about getting these benefits?
To submit a claim you will need to provide scientific and medical evidence that the condition is related to exposure to Agent Orange or show that the problem started during or got worse because of your military service.
Do you have an illness that is not on the list of Agent Orange related diseases but that you believe was caused by Agent Orange?
Yes but I  have not filed a claim yet.
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Is it possible for me to get disability benefits from VA?
You can only get benefits if you have an illness we believe is caused by Agent Orange called a presumptive disease.
If I have an illness that is believed to be caused by Agent Orange what should I do to get disability benefits?
You may be able to get disability benefits if you have an illness believed to be caused by Agent Orange, this is called a presumptive disease, and your military record shows that you were aboard a U.S. military vessel that operating in the inland waterways of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975.
