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Rainbow Herbicides

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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

Lead

When lead is inhaled or swallowed, it can affect almost every organ and system in the body, including the nervous system.

Liver

The liver is a vital organ of the digestive system present in vertebrates and some other animals.
Veterans Diseases

Lymphoma: Hodgkin’s Disease and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Veterans & Lymphoma   VA presumes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is related to a Veteran’s: Exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service or Service
Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria (Infectious Diseases)

Malaria during military service Veterans who meet the criteria  do not have to prove a connection between their malaria and military service to be eligible to receive VA disability

March 4th is National Hug a G.I. Day

Hug a GI Day is for all the men and women who proudly serve for your country. You can give a big hug to all GIs you see today to thank them. If you do not know any GIs show your
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

Fibromyalgia is characterized by unexplained, widespread pain throughout the body. Talk to your health care provider if you experience unexplained and extreme exhaustion or pain.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, connect with Veterans who have found ways to improve their lives. Visit MakeTheConnection.net/Connect and watch Veterans like you
May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month

May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Month

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity:  What is it? Multiple Chemical Sensitivity; in broad terms it means an unusually severe sensitivity or allergy-like reaction to many different kinds
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer and Agent Orange Veterans who develop prostate cancer and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service do not have to prove a connection

The Constitutional Rights of our Military Personnel

In 1963 the Constitutional Rights of Military Personnel, Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights, 88th Congress stated the following belief: “No persons should be more entitled

Nerve Regeneration

3-D printed guide helps regrow complex nerves after injury
Gold Star Mother's Day

Gold Star Mother’s Day Last Sunday of September

On June 23, 1936 the 74th United States Congress designated the last Sunday of September as “Gold Star Mother’s Day”

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