A legal blog discussing news and issues related to Veterans' Disability Benefits.
Agent Orange is a herbicide that the United States military used during the Vietnam War. It was named after the orange-striped barrels in which it was shipped and was a…
It can be very difficult to “prove” that a medical condition is related to a specific event. For example, the tobacco companies would routinely question plaintiffs concerning their jobs, exposure…
Late on Tuesday night, June 25, President Trump signed into law H.R.299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, marking an end to the now-famous effort for Vietnam-era…
Although the Vietnam War ended nearly a half-century ago, many veterans who served in that conflict continue to suffer from the effects. For example, many veterans are still dealing with…
Earlier this summer, the House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 299, also known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act and forwarded it to the Senate. Upon receiving the…
According to a report in the Military Times, veterans who served on ships during the Vietnam War could soon have an easier time receiving benefits for exposure to Agent Orange.…