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Proposed Extension of Disability Benefits to Blue Water Navy Veterans

December 16, 2011 – In a report from the Post Star, a bill has been introduced to extend disability benefits to Navy Veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

Congressman Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook is responsible for introducing this bill which would allow disability benefits for those who served in Vietnam but weren’t on land, yet were still exposed to Agent Orange.

The bill is also being pushed by Denny Rehberg, R-Montana, Tim Walz, D-Minnesota and Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas. It would move revert to original legislation that was passed in 1991, which allowed all veterans who had been exposed to Agent Orange to receive benefits.

Then in 2002, the law was narrowed down to only those who actually set foot on land in Vietnam. There was some broadening of the law to include those soldiers who sailed on waterways but it did not allow for sailors who had been on surrounding seas.

Approximately 33,000 veterans have been denied benefits despite signs of Agent Orange contamination due to the fact they did not serve on Vietnam land.

There are signs and symptoms of Agent Orange that may qualify a Veteran for disability benefits. To learn what those are and if you qualify, you may wish to speak immediately with a Fort Lauderdale veterans disability claims lawyer. 

Contacting a Fort Lauderdale Veterans Disability Claims Lawyer

Filing for veterans’ disability benefits after noticing the signs of Agent Orange is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of Fort Lauderdale veterans disability claims lawyers are ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE veterans’ disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for veterans’ disability benefits.

After you have studied the signs and symptoms of Agent Orange, when you’re ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what’s most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.