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Spina bifida in Veterans’ children may be linked to qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea. These children may be eligible for compensation and other VA benefits.

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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.