Information about Agent Orange, possible health problems, and related VA benefits

Planes spraying jungle
foliage with herbicides

Agent Orange is the name given to a specific blend of herbicides used in Vietnam from 1961 to 1971 during the Vietnam conflict. The U.S. military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Some Vietnam veterans were exposed to these herbicides.

VA and many other government departments and agencies have conducted research studies on the possible health effects of Agent Orange exposure on U.S. veterans.

VA has recognized certain cancers and other diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure. 

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