Agent Orange Update

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Veterans Health Administration Update
Agent Orange

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November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is one of the diseases VA presumes is associated with exposure to herbicides, such as Agent Orange. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange do not have to prove a connection between their type 2 diabetes mellitus and military service to be eligible for VA benefits. Healthy eating habits and exercise can help prevent this chronic disease.

Visit the Agent Orange homepage to learn more about Agent Orange and VA benefits: www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/