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Vietnam War Exposures
Vietnam War (Nov. 1, 1965-April 30, 1975)
Vietnam Veterans may have been exposed to a variety of environmental and chemical hazards that carry potential health risks. VA offers eligible Veterans a free Agent Orange Registry health exam for possible long-term health problems related to herbicide exposure.
Agent Orange or
Other Herbicides
Herbicides used to destroy foliage and crops
Hepatitis C
Vietnam-era Veterans are at risk for hepatitis C. Talk to your provider about getting tested.
Liver Fluke Infection
Researchers are exploring a possible but unproven link between Veterans who ate raw fish and a rare bile duct cancer.
Noise
Harmful sounds from guns, equipment, and machinery that is often experienced during service
Occupational Hazards
Exposures from working with chemicals, paints, and machinery during service