ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — There is a push for Vietnam
Veterans who were exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange to speak up now
about their health concerns.
Vietnam Veteran’s of America Bureau Chief Marc McCabe
visited Okeechobee Thursday to encourage veterans to file claims if they feel
they were made sick because of Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.
McCabe explained they try to visit rural areas where aging
veterans might not have the same access to resources to help them.
McCabe says time is of the essence for veterans to file
claims now, as a new group of veterans will soon be eligible for reimbursement.
Currently, McCabe said Vietnam Veterans who served in
"brown water" in Vietnam, which is the inland waters, could be
considered for presumed Agent Orange exposure.
In January 2020, veterans who served in ships as far as 12
miles offshore will also qualify.
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