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Vietnam War Health Issues of Veterans
Vietnam War - Brief overview of
the war.
August 4, 1964 - January 27, 1973
Total who served in all Armed Forces: 8,744,000
Deployed to Southeast Asia:
3,403,000
Unique Health Risks
Length & Time of Service
Exposure to Agent Orange
Infectious Diseases
Battle Deaths: 47,424
Other Deaths (In Theatre): 10,785
Wounded: 153,303
Medals of Honor: 238
Agent Orange Briefs
- These are designed to answer questions regarding Agent Orange and other related
matters. The Agent Orange Briefs are designed to answer questions regarding Agent
Orange and related matters. The Environmental Agents Service at
VA national headquarters in Washington, DC, prepared this fact sheet series and
is responsible for its content. That office initiated this project in 1988 and updates
it periodically. Copies of all current Briefs are maintained by the Agent Orange
Coordinator at all VA medical centers. Comments about existing Briefs
and ideas for future issues should be sent to Donald J. Rosenblum, Deputy Director,
Environmental Agents Service (131), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20420. The following Briefs are now available:
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Website
National Center for PTSD
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the enduring consequences of traumatic
experiences. Such experiences are quite common and have been identified throughout
recorded human history. PTSD can be found today across genders, cultures, and socio-economic
groups.
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Website
VHA Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Environmental Agents
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Website
Hepatitis C Research and Education
- You will find current information about hepatitis C to meet your needs as a VA
health care provider.
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Website
Woman Veterans Health Program
VA website
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