Benefits for Veterans' Children with Birth Defects - Public Health
Children who have spina bifida or certain other birth defects and are biological children of Veterans with qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea may be eligible for a range of VA benefits, starting with compensation, a monthly monetary allowance based on …
Benefits for spina bifida linked to Agent Orange
Spina bifida is a spinal cord birth defect that can be caused by a parent’s past contact with Agent Orange. If you’re the child of a Veteran who served in Vietnam, Thailand, or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and you have spina bifida, you may be able to get VA benefits.
The Legacy of Agent Orange: The Impact on Veterans’ Dependents
2024年2月22日 · Children of veterans who were directly exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War have reported a variety of health issues. These include, but are not limited to: Spina Bifida: A neural tube defect that results in incomplete …
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR CHILDREN OF VETERANS EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE
2020年2月14日 · Agent Orange Legacy – Chiari Two (2) biological children of veterans exposed to Agent Orange have been approved for Entitlement to a monetary allowance under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805, because it was found that, in both appeals, Chiari is …
Agent Orange on the Second Generation | Veterans Guide
2024年12月10日 · Agent Orange, used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War has been linked to severe health issues in veterans and potentially their children and grandchildren. Scientific studies have identified birth defects and health conditions in the offspring of exposed veterans, including spina bifida, but a definitive causal link to Agent Orange ...
The Children of Agent Orange - ProPublica
2016年12月16日 · A new ProPublica analysis has found that the odds of having a child born with birth defects were more than a third higher for veterans exposed to Agent Orange than for those who weren’t.
Birth Defects in Children of Vietnam and Korea Veterans - Public …
2019年8月28日 · Spina bifida (except spina bifida occulta), a defect in the developing fetus that results in incomplete closing of the spine, is associated with Veterans' exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea.
Vietnam’s horrific legacy: The children of Agent Orange - news.com.au
2015年5月25日 · FORTY years after the end of the Vietnam War the crippling effects of Agent Orange, a chemical sprayed during combat, are revealed. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. These children all have hydrocephalus from left to right is Huu Loc (aged 3), Ti Ni (12), Tinh (4) and Tu (5). Photo: Ash Anand / NEWSMODO.
Vietnam War veterans' kids say Agent Orange impact 'a nightmare'
2018年11月12日 · Vietnam War veterans' children say they are battling a new war against toxic Agent Orange exposure that has wreaked havoc on their lives.
9 Helpful Resources Regarding Benefits for Children of …
2020年10月22日 · As a child of a Vietnam Veteran, there are additional benefits available since their family members were exposed to Agent Orange. To receive these benefits, you need to have a parent who served in Vietnam. Whether on foot, on a ship that served in the Vietnamese waterways, or a docked ship.