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What is Agent Orange?
Agent Orange is an herbicide agent that was used by the United States during the Vietnam War. Specifically, Agent Orange is a 50/50 mixture of two kinds of herbicide agents: 4, 4-D and 2, 4, 5-T. Agent Orange also contained the contaminant TCDD as a byproduct of its production, which is the most toxic of all dioxins.
Agent Orange is just one of the “rainbow herbicides” used during the Vietnam War. These herbicides were used for two main purposes: (1) to destroy the enemy’s crops in order to interrupt their food supply, and (2) to destroy foliage in the jungle in order to increase visibility and prevent ambush attacks.
During the Vietnam War, herbicides, including Agent Orange, were sprayed in four main ways:
(1) C-123 aircraft were used to spray herbicides over the jungles of Vietnam during Operation Ranch Hand.
(2) Helicopters were used to spray smaller areas.
(3) Buffalo turbines were used to spray roadsides and perimeters.
(4) Hand-held sprayers were also used as a method for spraying herbicides.
What Issues Can Agent Orange Exposure Cause?
Exposure to Agent Orange can cause a number of severe health issues, including diabetes and several forms of cancer. If you were exposed to Agent Orange during your military service and developed one of these conditions, you may be eligible to receive VA disability benefits.
Health Conditions Caused by Agent Orange
U.S service members who were exposed to the chemical began developing various health conditions after its use by the military during the Vietnam War. Many studies followed and linked Agent Orange to many of these medical conditions. There are about 50 diseases connected to exposure to Agent Orange and almost 20 birth defects recognized in the children of Vietnam veterans.
Illnesses/Diseases Connected to Agent Orange Exposure
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Secondary Conditions
When filing claims, it is also important to consider if any of your Agent Orange connected conditions caused a secondary condition. See the following list of common conditions that are secondary to Agent Orange exposure.
Conditions Secondary to Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Kidney Disease / Nephropathy
- Hypertension
- Arteriosclerosis
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Amputations
Depression Secondary to Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, or Ischemic Heart Disease
Erectile dysfunction Secondary to Prostate Cancer
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