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General Category => War Forum => Topic started by: walkstall on June 18, 2015, 10:22:51 AM

Title: U.S. to Pay Benefits to Vets Exposed to Agent Orange in C-123s
Post by: walkstall on June 18, 2015, 10:22:51 AM

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Ending years of wait, the government agreed Thursday to provide millions of dollars in disability benefits to as many as 2,100 Air Force reservists and active-duty forces exposed to Agent Orange residue on airplanes used in the Vietnam War.

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Affected veterans may begin to submit applications for benefits immediately, with VA processing to begin Friday. Pending C-123 claims to the VA do not need to be resubmitted

more @
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-pay-benefits-vets-exposed-agent-orange-c-123s-n377596
Title: Re: U.S. to Pay Benefits to Vets Exposed to Agent Orange in C-123s
Post by: Dori on June 18, 2015, 10:59:35 AM
I know a man who just had cancer surgery for being exposed to agent orange.  That doesn't include all the shrapnel still left in his stomach.