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Korean Demilitarized Zone and Agent Orange Exposure

Two soldiers walking along the defoliated Korean demilitarized zone

Defoliated Korean DMZ, 1968
US Army

Veterans who served in a unit in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) anytime between September 1, 1967 and August 31, 1971 are presumed to have been exposed to herbicides. These Veterans do not have to show they were exposed to Agent Orange to be eligible for disability compensation for these diseases.

VA and the Department of War must determine that the Veteran’s unit operated in the DMZ area and the Veteran was physically there.

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Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent Orange Registry health exam, military environmental exposures assessment, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits.

Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure.

 

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