The new rule will make it easier for Vietnam veterans, including those who may have been denied disability benefits in the past, to receive the care and benefits they deserve. The rule expands the list of health problems the VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange.
Veterans suffering from Parkinson’s disease, ischemic heart disease, and all chronic B cell leukemias will now be eligible to apply for associated benefits. The policy change takes effect Saturday, Oct. 30.
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