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Korea Demilitarized Zone and Agent Orange Exposure

Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent Orange Registry health exam, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.

Korean Demilitarized Zone and Agent Orange Exposure

Two soldiers walking along the defoliated Korean demilitarized zone

Defoliated Korean DMZ, 1968
US Army

Veterans who served in a unit in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) anytime between September 1, 1967Ā and August 31, 1971 are presumed to have been exposed to herbicides. These Veterans do not have to show they were exposed to Agent Orange to be eligible for disability compensationĀ for these diseases.

VA and the Department of Defense must determine thatĀ the Veteranā€™s unit operated in the DMZ area and the Veteran was physically there.

VA benefits

Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including anĀ Agent Orange Registry health exam, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.

Learn more aboutĀ benefits related to Agent Orange exposure.

Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including anĀ Agent Orange Registry health exam, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.

Source:Ā  https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/locations/korea.asp

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