Does Agent Orange cause heart problems?

Does Agent Orange cause heart problems?

Research has shown that Agent Orange exposure can lead to a host of health problems, including cancer and heart disease. Coronary artery disease is on the list of medical conditions eligible for presumptive service connection due to Agent Orange exposure.

How does the VA rate heart conditions?

For most heart conditions, VA will assign a 0, 10, 30, 60, or 100 percent rating. If a veteran continuously takes medication for their coronary artery disease, they should receive a 10 percent rating at minimum.

What has been the lasting effect of Agent Orange?

Unfortunately, Agent Orange exposure has led to long-term health effects in many Vietnam era veterans, including multiple myeloma, Parkinson’s Disease, and various types of cancer.

Is High Blood Pressure a VA disability?

According to VA, hypertension can serve as the basis for a disability compensation claim. 38 Code of Federal Regulations §4.104 provides a list of many different disability ratings, some of which are based on consistent blood pressure spikes.

Is there a link between Agent Orange and heart disease?

Many studies have shown that Agent Orange is linked to heart disease and the VA has accepted that fact. Conditions that appear on the Agent Orange presumptives covers a very long list of conditions. If you suspect your heart disease is linked to your Agent Orange exposure, we highly suggest you contact a Veterans Disability Benefits lawyer.

What to do if you are exposed to Agent Orange?

A Veterans’ Lawyer can help if you were exposed to Agent Orange and now have heart disease. If you’ve been potentially exposed to Agent Orange before being diagnosed with Ischemic heart disease and were denied compensation by the VA give Woods and Woods a call at (866) 232-5777.

Are there presumptive diseases associated with Agent Orange?

We call these “presumptive diseases.” VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases.

Who was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam?

Ischemic Heart Disease and Agent Orange. For the past several years, the VA has acknowledged that veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 were likely exposed to tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange.

What are the symptoms of Agent Orange disease?

Symptoms of Exposure to Agent Orange. Gastrointestinal Problems. Gastrointestinal problems that include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, appetite loss, and gastric ulcers, have been reported from contact with Agent Orange.

Is congestive heart failure Agent Orange?

Agent orange may cause cancer and heart problems, although these conditions may not be diagnosed until years after exposure to the chemical. Ischemic heart disease is a common cause of congestive heart failure. In addition to heart disease, headaches and other neurological symptoms may appear years after exposure to Agent Orange.

What is Agent Orange exposure?

AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE. What is Agent Orange? “Agent Orange” refers to a mix of tactical herbicides the U.S. military sprayed in the jungles of Vietnam and around the Korean demilitarized zone to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover.