Congress Recently Expanded List of Presumptive Conditions – Associated with Agent Orange

On January 1, 2021 Congress voted to authorize the expansion of the presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange. This expansion allows for bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s-like symptoms to be added to the presumptive list, thereby lowering the threshold required for veterans with these conditions to be found to have them service–connected.  

While the bill authorizing the expansion has become law, the Department of Veterans Affairs will need time to finalize internal regulations. While this takes place, veterans and their families interested in applying under the expanded list should begin locating copies of their medical records. 

If you’re a Vietnam Veteran or the family member of one and would like to submit a new claim regarding any of the existing or the newly added conditions, please contact the Veterans Advocacy Service Team at 702-830-2000 to set up an appointment or submit a “Ask a VSO” form on our website https://veterans.nv.gov/ .  

To review the list of presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange go to: 

https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/