About the only thing that could have substituted for Agent Orange, a very broad spectrum herbicide (which means it kills any plant it touches), is Roundup. The problem is, the active ingredient in Roundup hadn't been invented until 1970 and hadn't been formulated into a usable herbicide until 1973...and the Operation Ranch Hand defoliation program ended in 1971.
There has been no scientific trials that confirm the connection with Agent Orange and Afib but the VA has added this to things that may have been caused by the agent. Other problems that can be associated with Agent Orange are PTSD, attention deficit disorder, skin cancer, prostate enlargement among others. But just because the VA and the courts have ruled that vets can get treatment, it doesn't mean that there is actually any direct correlation.
There has been no scientific trials that confirm the connection with Agent Orange and Afib but the VA has added this to things that may have been caused by the agent. Other problems that can be associated with Agent Orange are PTSD, attention deficit disorder, skin cancer, prostate enlargement among others. But just because the VA and the courts have ruled that vets can get treatment, it doesn't mean that there is actually any direct correlation.
Yes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been linked to exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War. Studies have shown that veterans and individuals exposed to Agent Orange may have an increased risk of developing respiratory conditions, including COPD. The connection is primarily attributed to the harmful chemicals in Agent Orange, particularly dioxins, which can adversely affect lung health.
Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, has been linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular conditions. Studies suggest that exposure to Agent Orange may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. This link is thought to be due to the toxic effects of dioxins and other chemicals in Agent Orange, which can lead to inflammation and damage to the cardiovascular system. Veterans exposed to Agent Orange may therefore experience a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation compared to those who were not exposed.
Yes, exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, has been associated with various birth defects, including cleft lip and palate. Studies have suggested that the dioxins in Agent Orange may disrupt normal developmental processes during pregnancy. However, while there is a correlation, causation can be complex, and other genetic and environmental factors also contribute to the risk of these congenital conditions.
Yes. see, the orange like the fruit came before the color orange. the color orange came from the orange (fruit), how it was colored. so if the orange were to say have been purple then instead of purple the color purple would've been orange. i know, it's a hard concept to understand. but, that is the answer.
He could have been a double agent.
why not? Children in Vietnam are having all kinds of problems. I suspect male have passed it on via sperm.
DURING WARTIME, AGENT ORANGE was widly used as a defoliant in jungle or heavily forested areas. The whole area was sprayed, killing all of the trees leaves and foliage, making it eaiser for us to see the enemy. HOWEVER: You didn't have to be right there to be exposed to it. I know people who were in the Air Force during the Vietnam war. They were exposed to agent orange in the process of making it,packaging it, storing it, loading it,shipping it, dispersing it and many other possible ways. So to answer your question: yes it is possible to have been exposed to agent orange at various bases and installations.(NOT in particular Ft. Lewis, but in general).
Yes, Newport News CA-148 is potentially eligible for an Agent Orange claim if the ship's crew members were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has a list of ships that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam and may have been exposed to herbicides. If the ship is listed, crew members may be eligible for compensation.
Yes, the USS Ranger (CV-61) was exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Ships like the Ranger operated in areas where Agent Orange was used, and it is believed that they may have come into contact with the chemical through contaminated waters or during supply and support operations. However, the specific extent of exposure and its effects on crew members have been subjects of ongoing research and debate.
Yes, exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used in the Vietnam War, has been linked to various forms of cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma. While the primary associations are with conditions like lung and prostate cancer, there is evidence suggesting that it may increase the risk of head and neck cancers, including those affecting the floor of the mouth and jaw. The exact mechanisms are still being studied, but the carcinogenic effects of dioxins present in Agent Orange are believed to play a role.