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Lung Cancer and Agent Orange

Exposed to herbicides during service and have lung or respiratory cancer? You may qualify for VA benefits. Learn more »

The U.S. military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides on trees and vegetation during the Vietnam War. Several decades later, concerns about the health effects from these chemicals continue.

VA offers eligible Veterans a free Agent Orange Registry health exam for possible long-term health problems related to exposure.

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