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Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

causes part of the spinal cord to come through the spine like a sac that is pushed out. Nerve fluid is in the sac, and there is usually no nerve damage.

VA Benefits: Ā Meningocele is one of 3 forms of Spina Bifida that is recognized by the VA in the biological Ā children of certain male Korean andcertain male Vietnam-era veterans exposed to Agent Orange –Learn more Ā  Health Info Sheet: Ā Meningocele Health Info Sheet – Learn more Ā  Children of Women Vietnam Veterans: Ā Birth Defects recognized in the children of women Vietnam veterans – Learn more Ā  Health Registry for Veterans Children: Ā Registry for children of veterans exposed to Agent Orange and children of Gluf War veterans Register Here