AGENT ORANGE

AGENT ORANGE IS NOT A PRESUMPTIVE, YOU CANNOT CLAIM AGENT ORANGE, YOU CAN CLAIM SOME DESEASES CAUSED BY IT.

Agent Orange is a combination of two compounds 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T or (chlorinated phenoxy acids in ester form). It was sprayed in South Vietnam during Operation Ranch Hand from 1962 to 1971, almost 11 million gallons. It was sprayed  from fixed wing and rotary aircraft, trucks, and backpack sprayers to clear vegetation around fire bases, landing zones and riverbanks to destroy Viet Cong hiding places.

Agent Orange came in assorted colors, Agent Orange, Agent Orange II, Agent Orange III, Super-Agent Orange, White, Purple, Pink, and Blue. Agent Blue was the most dangerous because it contained acid and is a irrefutable cause of bladder cancer.

The Pack Act, Title III, Section 302 covers toxic exposure to burn pits and others in the Gulf War and Southwest Asia areas. The Pack Act does not address Vietnam Veterans and their burning of human waste.

The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans who served within the 12 nautical miles offshore of Vietnam are also eligible for Agent Orange compensation. This covered under 38 USC 1116 and the 38 CFR 3.309. This also includes Yankee Station (North) from 1966 to 1973, Yankee Station (South) from 1964 to 1966, and Dixie Station from 1965 to 1973. It also covers certain Aviation crews who flew low level to take photographs or where shot down over the affected areas.

Any Questions about Agent Orange contact the Henderson Service Office ( HSO ) is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments are not required, but best if you do however Friday is by appointment ONLY.

To make an appointment text Richard Keirn at 702-419-6869.