Vietnam Veteran Seeks Agent Orange Benefits

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Dear Sgt. Shaft:

I am writing on behalf of my husband, who served in the Army and went to Vietnam for one year during 1971-72. During his tour of duty, he was exposed to Agent Orange. Due to this exposure he is constantly itching and there are rashes and redness. He has tried all types of medications, but the problems still persist. When he contacted VA some time ago, they informed him that he must die before receiving any type of benefits. They then forwarded to him 10 or 11 pages of documents to complete. He is almost near retirement from the U.S. Postal Service. Is there any information that you can give us concerning Agent Orange and veterans of Vietnam. It seems like the Persian Gulf and Iraq war veterans are able to get benefits.

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Vietnam Veteran Seeks Agent Orange Benefits

Thank you,

Sandra J

Dear Sandra J:

I regret the perceived attitude of a representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs that seemed to suggest there would be entitlement to benefits only after your husband died. That is quite incorrect.

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