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Q743: I am a Vietnam Vet, my daughter was born after I got back from Vietnam and had twins who were born with serious medical issues and died within a day. My daughters next child was born with medical issues but survived. Can these issues have been a result of my contact with Agent Orange?
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A1: AO can carry over to our kids and their kids. Remember AO gets in the blood and every part of the body. I have read where some babies was born with birth defects from AO. You need to talk with a lawyer who handles AO cases. (RI) 6/26/21
A2: Agent Orange caused many problems with kids born after their fathers and grandfathers came back from Vietnam. Most 1st generation children born to men will never be connected to AO. Children of women who were in Vietnam get more because there were less women to consider. My only son was born with Poland Syndrome which is on the list for children of women but not for children of men. (BC) 6/26/21
A3: To my knowledge, VA does not consider children of your children, only biological children. If you are a male and a child was conceived after you entered the Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, or the DMZ during the qualifying time periods, the child may qualify for VA benefits if the child has to been diagnosed with a form of spinal bifida (not occulta). If the veteran is female and the child's biological mother served in Vietnam any time from January 9, 1962, through May 7, 1975, and the child was conceived after the mother first entered the Republic of Vietnam during the time period listed above then the child can be eligible for VA benefits. You can check here for the extensive, but not complete, list of child disabilities covered here: (DS) 6/28/21