Vietnam era veterans who were exposed to
Agent Orange and have been diagnosed with a medical condition related to it may qualify to receive disability and healthcare benefits. Contact a
Fort Lauderdale Veterans' disability attorney to learn if you are eligible.
Here are 10 conditions that may be related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam era veterans:
- Ischemic Heart Disease – chest pain caused by a reduction in the blood supply to the heart;
- Hodgkin’s/Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – cancer that can impact the lymph nodes, spleen and liver;
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia – cancer impacting white blood cells;
- Respiratory Cancers – cancer affecting the respiratory system (trachea, lung, larynx, etc.);
- Multiple Myeloma – cancer of plasma cells, found in bone marrow;
- Prostate Cancer – cancer of the prostate;
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma – group of cancers that attack tissues in the lymph vessels, blood vessels, muscle fat and connective tissues;
- Type 2 Diabetes – elevated blood sugar levels;
- Parkinson’s Disease – nervous system disorder; and
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain.
There is a
connection between Thailand and exposure of Agent Orange in Vietnam era veterans. This could qualify a vet for disability benefits. To learn what your rights are, you should immediately consult with a Fort Lauderdale Veterans disability attorney.
Contacting a Fort Lauderdale Veterans' Disability Attorney
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Soldiers can return home with a number of conditions, injuries, and aggravated preexisting conditions. If you believe you have a service-connected physical or psychological injury you may be entitled to Veterans’ Disability Compensation.