VA
established the Agent Orange Registry to track the special health concerns of Veterans who may have been exposed to Agent
Orange during their military service. The collected data enables VA to understand and address health problems more effectively.
- No cost
for eligible Veterans, no requirement for a copayment
- Comprehensive examination, including exposure and medical histories, laboratory
tests, and physical exam
- Results discussed by a VA health professional with Veteran, both in a personal face-to-face consultation and a follow-up
letter
- No
requirement to enroll in VA health care system to receive registry exam
- Agent Orange Registry exam is not a claim for VA benefits;
nor is it required to receive VA benefits.
Veterans who served in Vietnam
between 1962 and 1975, regardless of the length of time, are eligible for the Agent Orange Registry examination. Veterans
who served aboard smaller river patrol and swift boats that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam (also known as "Brown
Water Veterans") also are eligible.
Veterans who served in Korea during
1968 or 1969 are eligible. VA currently is considering expanding these dates.
Veterans who may have been exposed
to herbicides during a military operation or as a result of testing, transporting, or spraying herbicides for military purposes
may be eligible for an Agent Orange Registry health exam.
It is very important
that all veterans need to take advantage of the Agent Orange Protocol Exam. The physical exam is a thorough investigation
on the health of the veteran. The exam helps a veteran better understand what compensable ailments he/she may be able
to claim.