Vietnam Veterans May be Eligible for Expanded Agent Orange-Related Disability Benefits, Virginia Law Firm Says

Vietnam Veterans May be Eligible for Expanded Agent Orange-Related Disability Benefits, Virginia Law Firm Says

Often, veterans’ disability claims are denied because the veteran cannot show a “service connection,” linking their current disability to their active duty.

However, if an illness is “presumed” to be service connected, veterans do not need to prove the link between their medical problems and their military service.

As a result, filing a claim can proceed at a significantly faster pace, according to the Richmond, Virginia-headquartered law firm.

The VA has stated that more than 150,000 veterans are expected to file Agent Orange claims in the next 12-18 months as a result of the proposed rule change, including claims for retroactive disability payments. Another 90,000 previously denied claims could also be asserted.