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Despite living with the effects of #AgentOrange, thousands of Vietnam War veterans who served off the Vietnam coast were denied benefits.
The #BlueWaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act changed that.
Learn more about this legislation, signed into law one year ago today ⬇️
The #BlueWaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act changed that.
Learn more about this legislation, signed into law one year ago today ⬇️
Since going into effect in January, over $76 MIL. in benefits have been paid out to #BlueWaterNavy veterans & their survivors.
However, there is work to do to make sure ALL Blue Water Navy veterans living w/ the effects of #AgentOrange exposure get the care & benefits they need.
However, there is work to do to make sure ALL Blue Water Navy veterans living w/ the effects of #AgentOrange exposure get the care & benefits they need.
Over 190k veterans live with Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, or hypertension — all effects of #AgentOrange exposure.
Earlier this year, Chairman @RepMarkTakano and 77 members sent a letter urging @realDonaldTrump to help these veterans.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Earlier this year, Chairman @RepMarkTakano and 77 members sent a letter urging @realDonaldTrump to help these veterans.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Today is #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay, a chance to honor the brave men and women who served in the #VietnamWar.
Each and everyday, the Committee works to make sure these veterans receive the benefits they've earned.
Each and everyday, the Committee works to make sure these veterans receive the benefits they've earned.
Last June, the #BlueWaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act became law.
Under this law, benefits were extended to veterans that served in the territorial waters off the coast of Vietnam and were exposed to #AgentOrange.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Under this law, benefits were extended to veterans that served in the territorial waters off the coast of Vietnam and were exposed to #AgentOrange.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Today, over 190k veterans live w/ Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, or hypertension — all effects of #AgentOrange exposure.
Read the letter Chairman @RepMarkTakano & 77 members sent to @realDonaldTrump asking him to help these veterans.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Read the letter Chairman @RepMarkTakano & 77 members sent to @realDonaldTrump asking him to help these veterans.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Today the House will be voting to expand benefits for #BlueWaterNavy veterans exposed to toxic herbicides during the Vietnam War. For too long Congress has failed to deliver benefits these veterans earned and deserve.
H.R. 299 has the full support of @AmericanLegion, @VFWHQ ,@DAVHQ @VVAmerica, @PVA1946, @AMVETSHQ, @MOPH_HQ, @MilitaryOfficer and their combined 5 million members.
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
@AmericanLegion @VFWHQ @DAVHQ @VVAmerica @PVA1946 @AMVETSHQ @MOPH_HQ @MilitaryOfficer This legislation will expand the categories of veterans who have had their health negatively affected by Agent Orange, and have had their needs neglected by congress. #BlueWaterNavy
