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Ischemic Heart Disease in U.S. Veterans Positively Linked to Agent Orange

Between the years of 1962 and 1971, the U.S. military dumped about 20 million gallons of Agent Orangeover inland Vietnam, which resulted in the destruction of more than 5 million acres of land and many veterans with disabilities.

Along with multiple other severe health problems such as cancers, digestive issues, and skin problems, TCDD (contaminant in Agent Orange) has been positively linked to being responsible for causing Ischemic heart disease (IHD) according to an article in Top Secret Writers.

IHD is caused by lowered levels of oxygen and blood flowing to the heart. The effects will be felt over a period of time, as the decreased flow will eventually weaken the heart and diminish proper function. People suffering from IHD will experience a number of unpleasant symptoms, which include: 

• ·        dizziness;
• ·        light-headedness;
• ·        a sensation reminiscent of heartburn or indigestion; and
• ·        a tight or “crushing” pain in the chest that may migrate to the person’s back, neck, shoulder, arm, or jaw.

The VA recently recognized IHD as being related to Agent Orange, which secured its place on the VA’s presumptive illness list. Up to 200,000 veterans and their families could be suffering from IHD, and therefore lead to veteran’s disability benefits.

If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today – 1-888-234-5758.