STATUS:  Open

CLIENTS SERVED:  Eligibility for Agent Orange Registry health exam: These Veterans are eligible for the Agent Orange Registry health exam: Vietnam / Veterans who served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975, regardless of length of time /Veterans who served aboard smaller river patrol and swift boats that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam (also known as “Brown Water” Veterans) / “Blue Water” Navy Veterans who served on a vessel operating not more than 12 nautical miles seaward from the demarcation line of the waters of Vietnam and Cambodia as defined in Public Law 116-23 / See the website for other areas you may have been stationed that are included in this program.

DESCRIPTION:  About the Agent Orange Registry health exam: This comprehensive health exam includes an exposure history, medical history, physical exam, and any tests if needed. A VA health professional will discuss the results with the Veteran and send a follow-up letter.

SERVICES /PROGRAMS:  Important points about registry health exams:  Free to eligible Veterans and no co-payment / Not a disability compensation exam or required for other VA benefits / Enrollment in VA’s health care system not necessary / Based on Veterans’ recollection of service, not on their military records / Will not confirm exposure to Agent Orange / Veterans should follow up with their primary care provider for care and treatment or if new problems develop / Veterans’ family members are not eligible for an Agent Orange Registry health exam

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested in disability compensation? The registry evaluation is separate from VA’s disability compensation process and does not confirm exposure during service / Veterans who want to be considered for disability compensation for health problems related to Agent Orange exposure must file a claim for that benefit / During the claims process, VA will check military records to confirm exposure to Agent Orange or qualifying military service. If necessary, VA will set up a separate exam for compensation.

For more information: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/registry-exam.asp