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Toe fungus Vietnam veteran exposed to agent orange need cure?
See a doctor.
What happened to south Vietnam after the war?
They were born later with birth defects caused by Agent Orange.
American soldiers used agent orange to?
American soldiers (US Army) didn't use agent orange. American airmen (US Air Force) deployed it from their aircraft during Operation Ranch Hand. Mission: Destroy forests (vegetation) on the ground in RVN (Republic South Vietnam).
What was the reaction of the American public to agent orange?
Agent Orange and the dangers of Dioxin associated with it didn't come to light in the U.S. until the late 70's into the early 80's. Because of the general unpleasant memories associated with the Vietnam war and all the turmoil, there was little sympathy or understanding of the implications of Agent Orange Exposure. Because of the potentially enormous financial responsibility it could impose on the Veterans Administration, it took congressional action to investigate, understand, and fund research, treatment, and compensation for Vietnam Veterans. By the mid-to-late 1980's, the VA set up a national registry of Vietnam Vets who may have been exposed to Agent Orange. (Not all Vietnam veterans were exposed to the defoliant - depending on where, when, and how they served in country.)
What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
The herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War was Agent Orange, which contains a deadly chemical called dioxin.
You were in Vietnam in 1967-1968 and want to know if you were exposed to agent orange?
I want to know how to find out if I was exposed to agent orange in Vietnam
Toe fungus Vietnam veteran exposed to agent orange need cure?
See a doctor.
Can agent orange make a Vietnam veteran sterle?
This is a 2001 number, but contact the Agent Orange Hotline at: 1-800-749-8387.
Is Agent orange a treated disease?
Agent Orange is not a disease but a substance used to remove leaves from trees used in the Vietnam war to expose the hidden Vietnamese soldiers.
Is Newport news ca-148 entitled to the agent orange claim?
Yes, Newport News CA-148 is potentially eligible for an Agent Orange claim if the ship's crew members were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has a list of ships that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam and may have been exposed to herbicides. If the ship is listed, crew members may be eligible for compensation.
What happened to south Vietnam after the war?
They were born later with birth defects caused by Agent Orange.
What were the long term affects to the soilders to orange agent?
The long term effects were not only on the soldiers but their children as well! And I'm living proof. Many of the soldiers suffered from post traumatic stress and other conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma, non Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia,prostate cancer, spinal bifida and MANY more diseases! My dad was exposed to it and as a result all my siblings and I have birth defects. I hope this answers your question.AnswerThe four year, $43 million study was canceled, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, because it could not accurately determine which veterans were exposed to the herbicide used to destroy vegetation in Viet
American soldiers used agent orange to?
American soldiers (US Army) didn't use agent orange. American airmen (US Air Force) deployed it from their aircraft during Operation Ranch Hand. Mission: Destroy forests (vegetation) on the ground in RVN (Republic South Vietnam).
What was the reaction of the American public to agent orange?
Agent Orange and the dangers of Dioxin associated with it didn't come to light in the U.S. until the late 70's into the early 80's. Because of the general unpleasant memories associated with the Vietnam war and all the turmoil, there was little sympathy or understanding of the implications of Agent Orange Exposure. Because of the potentially enormous financial responsibility it could impose on the Veterans Administration, it took congressional action to investigate, understand, and fund research, treatment, and compensation for Vietnam Veterans. By the mid-to-late 1980's, the VA set up a national registry of Vietnam Vets who may have been exposed to Agent Orange. (Not all Vietnam veterans were exposed to the defoliant - depending on where, when, and how they served in country.)
Is the color orange related to Vietnam in any way?
Agent Orange and Super Orange were the nicknames given to a herbicide and defoliant used by USA in the Vietnam War.
What happened to the orange color onside the orange?
Nothing happened to the orange color on the outside of an orange
What is wrong with flippy why is he mad all the time?
Flippy has a severe case of post traumatic stress disorder. Also, while fighting in the Vietnam War, he was exposed to a chemical known as Agent Orange
