What You Need to Know About the Blue Water Navy Benefits Law
The new law will fast-track disability compensation to eligible veterans.
Agent Orange
After Decades of Fighting, the Blue Water Navy Benefits Bill Is Now a Law
H.R. 299 will extend disability compensation to military personnel who served off the coast of Vietnam.
Vietnam Veterans Who Died from Agent Orange Effects to Be Honored Saturday
On Saturday, 536 deceased veterans will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's "In Memory Program."
Senate Passes Blue Water Navy Bill, Cementing Victory for Ill Vietnam Veterans
The unanimous vote paves the way for President Trump's signature.
Justice Department Won't Appeal Agent Orange Ruling Benefiting Blue Water Navy Vets
The move paves the way for more Vietnam veterans to receive disability compensation.
House Unanimously Passes Blue Water Navy Bill, But Not Everyone Is Happy
Some veterans organizations take issue with the scope of the legislation.
Bill That Would Grant Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vets Is Headed for a Vote
Lawmakers work to ensure that the VA provides benefits to troops who served off the Vietnam coast.
VA to Announce Decision on New Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions
The Institute of Medicine has linked bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson-like symptoms to the herbicide exposure.
VA to Drop Fight Against Blue Water Navy Veterans
The VA secretary says he will recommend DoJ not appeal a court ruling, adding that 51,000 veterans are receiving treatment.
Key Lawmakers Say the Time Is Now to Enact Benefits for Blue Water Navy Vets
House and Senate leaders began another push for a "Blue Water Navy" bill on Agent Orange benefits that failed last year.
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