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Agent Orange Herbicide Exposure

Veteran’s guide to VA disability compensation, presumptive eligibility, filing the claim, and finding help.

At-a-glance
Presumptive status:
Presumptive for Vietnam-era veterans + expanded to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and the Korean DMZ (specific windows).
Rating tiers:
Each presumptive condition rated per its diagnostic code.
Filing form:
VA Form 21-526EZ (initial) or VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim for re-filing) →
Step-by-step guide
How to file an Agent Orange / PACT Act presumptive claim
Read the full guide →

How common is Agent Orange among veterans?

2.6M+ Vietnam-era veterans are eligible for Agent Orange presumptive review.

What every veteran should know

  • Presumptive conditions include: prostate cancer, bladder cancer, hypertension, hypothyroidism, ischemic heart disease, Parkinsonism, type 2 diabetes, and several more.
  • Eligible service locations: Vietnam (in-country), Thailand (certain bases), Laos, Cambodia (specific operations), Korean DMZ (April 1968–August 1971), and more.
  • Blue Water Navy veterans (those who served on ships within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam) received retroactive eligibility under the 2019 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.
  • If you have a presumptive condition AND qualifying service, VA is required to grant service connection without requiring nexus proof.
  • The 2022 PACT Act added hypertension to the presumptive list — many denied claims are now supplemental-eligible.

What to do next

Check PACT Act eligibility →
Our free matcher checks your service era against 60+ presumptive conditions.
Find a County VSO (free claims help) →
County or state service officers file claims for you at no charge.
Find MST-specific resources →
MST Coordinators at every VA Medical Center — free, confidential, gender-matched clinicians available.
Download VA Form 21-526EZ (initial) or VA Form 20-0995 (Supplemental Claim for re-filing) →
Official VA form for Agent Orange claims. File directly or work through a CVSO.
Other veteran-condition guides
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