Who's covered
Vietnam, Thailand (base perimeters), Laos, Cambodia, Guam, American Samoa, Johnston Atoll, and other expanded PACT Act locations.
Example presumptive conditions
- Hypertension and MGUS (added by the PACT Act)
- Ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease
- Several cancers — prostate, respiratory, bladder, soft-tissue sarcoma
- Type 2 diabetes
Agent Orange — frequently asked questions
- Who qualifies for Agent Orange benefits under the PACT Act?
- Vietnam era and related herbicide-exposure periods (generally 1962–1975, plus expanded locations). Vietnam, Thailand (base perimeters), Laos, Cambodia, Guam, American Samoa, Johnston Atoll, and other expanded PACT Act locations.
- What conditions are presumptive for Agent Orange?
- Examples include: Hypertension and MGUS (added by the PACT Act); Ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease; Several cancers — prostate, respiratory, bladder, soft-tissue sarcoma; Type 2 diabetes. This is not the full list — the PACT Act covers 330+ conditions across all exposure categories.
- How do I file a Agent Orange claim?
- File a VA disability claim and note your toxic exposure. A free accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can help you build a strong claim at no cost. "Presumptive" means the VA assumes the service connection for eligible veterans — but you still must file.
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