PSP Questions   Question #5      My children's father was a Vietnam veteran in country 1970 with exposure to agent orange. All of my children  have dental deformaties (too many teeth) and pointed ,skin problems, daughter has third nipple, fatty pads on legs with diagnosis of lupus which is not in my family history.  Their father passed away in 1997 at age 47 from “natural causes."  Can I submit a state of claim if I think their health and mental issues are related to agent orange?   A1:  Children who have spina bifida or certain other birth defects and are biological children of Veterans with qualifying service in the Republic of South Vietnam or Republic of Korea may be eligible for various VA benefits, to include monthly monetary compensation, health care and vocational training depending on the child's degree of disability. The monetary compensation may be paid at one of three disability levels, based on the severity of the disability. Eligibility Requirements (Spina Bifida) A male or female Veteran's child may be eligible if: The Veteran parent served in the Republic of South Vietnam during the period from January 9, 1962 through May 7, 1975, OR The Veteran parent served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) during the period from September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1971 and was exposed to herbicides (service between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971 in or near the DMZ presumes exposure to herbicides.), AND The child was conceived after the date on which the Veteran parent served in either the Republic of South Vietnam or the Republic of Korea, AND The child has been diagnosed with a form of Spina Bifida other than Spina Bifida Occulta. NOTE: VA has no requirements regarding the character of the parent's discharge or the length of his or her service. Evidence Requirements   Service records prove that the biological Veteran parent has qualifying Vietnam or specific Korean service dates and duty assignments, AND   Evidence shows a biological relationship between the child and the Veteran parent with qualifying Vietnam or specific Korean service, AND   A birth certificate determines date of conception, AND   Medical evidence reflects a diagnosis of spina bifida or a covered birth defect.   How to Apply:   Complete VA Form 21-0304 "Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans" and mail to the VA Regional Office in Denver, CO, OR   Work with an accredited representative or agent, OR   Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. (AP) 3/24/2016   A2:   Unfortunately, only children who have spina bifida or certain other birth defects and are biological children of Veterans with qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea may be eligible for a range of VA benefits, starting with compensation, a monthly monetary allowance based on the child's degree of disability. - See more at: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/children-birth-defects.asp#sthash.XdQni3pH.dpuf (RJ) 3/24/2016   A3:  Think I would go see a Veterans Service Officer in your city for help. Take your husbands DD214 with you. (BD) 3/24/2016 A4:  The only disease the VA recognizes for children is Spinal Bifida. The only suggestion I can give is check with a VSO and see if anything is available. (PD) 3/24/2016   A5:  You should call 1-800-827-1000 ext 110. You will have to have the fathers DD 214, as proof he was in Vietnam and exposed. He may have to be examined and give authorizations foe the claim. Make the call.  (HC)  4/5/2016 A6:  Thanks for your husbands service. Yes, you can file for compensation for the children. Your required to have supportive info on your husband i.e. DD214 medical records. Call 1-800-827-1000 ext 110 they will advise and get you started.  (HC)  4/19/2016   A7:  No, the VA will only pay for skilled nursing homes.   (TAD)  5/31/2016   A8:  If the Illness is not one the VA's Agent Orange Presumptive List you cannot file a claim, go to their Agent Orange Site for the list.  (JK)  6/26/2016   A9:  All veterans who served "n country" in Vietnam are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange.  A DD214 is all the proof you should need for that.  As for claiming the health issues of your children, I would suggest reading the latest federal regulations covering this issue for yourself.  Your can find it online.   Also, did you file a claim for your benefits as a surviving spouse of an Agent Orange veteran?  You would need his DD214 and his medical records to determine if any health issues he had at the time of his passing are linked to Agent Orange now.  Good luck and don't give up.  Eventually the VA will help if you can document an association to Agent Orange.  (CSR)  7/26/2016  If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:   Question #6      I had basic training at Ft. McClellan in 1976, is there compensation or a settlement for their negligence?   A1:  What negligence are you speak about? (RJ) 3/24/2016   A2:   I have been informed that Ft. McClellan may also have had contaminated water the same as Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water (CLCW).  But, the VA has not been instructed to do a study or treatment as they did with the CLCW.  (CP) 3/25/2016     If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:

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