United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Health

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 carried potential health risks. VA offers eligible Veterans a free Agent Orange Registy health exam for possible long-term health problems related to herbicide exposure.

 

Helicopter spraying herbicidesAgent Orange or
Other Herbicides
Herbicides used to destroy foliage and crops

Servicemen are covering their ears to shield them from the noise of a blastNoise
Harmful sounds from guns, equipment, and machinery that is often experienced during military service

Vietnam VetHepatitis C
Vietnam-era Veterans are at risk for hepatitis C. Talk to your provider about getting tested.

Man wearing workplace safety gearOccupational Hazards
Exposures from working with chemicals, paints, and machinery during service

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    1-877-222-8387
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