Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability compensation claims now being decided. Here is what Veterans need to know about the new Blue Water Navy Act and how it may affect them.
VA is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam.
As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served.
1. Agent Orange was a herbicide and defoliant used in [...]
Findings by the Institute of Medicine on Blue Water service and Agent Orange mean that claims require evidence of a link between illness and service.
VA's new monthly media roundtable, part of the effort to become more transparent, focuses on the disability claims backlog.
The VA has released the Fast Track claims processing system which will be used by Veterans who suffer from Agent Orange Presumptive diseases.
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