VA, herbicide tests and storage locations outside Vietnam (includes Agent Blue)

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The Department of War (DoW) gave VA a list of dates and locations of herbicide tests and storage. View dates and locations: In the U.S. – Herbicide tests and storage Outside the U.S. – Herbicide tests and storage View all as a PDF: DoW List of locations Where Tactical Herbicides Were Tested, Used and Stored Outside of Vietnam . The DoW updates the list of locations as new information becomes available. For the DoW Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) to consider a new location where tactical herbicides were used, tested, or stored, there must be documentation that fits the criteria. Learn about the criteria used to evaluate areas outside of Vietnam. Information can be sent to the AFPMB by e-mail: osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.afpmb-tactical-herbicides@mail.mil Or Address: Armed Forces Pest Management Board U.S. Army Garrison Forest Glen 2460 Linden Lane, Building 172 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Please DO NOT send or email service or medical records, or other materials that contains personal identifiable information. The AFPMB and DoW do not review or evaluate claims for service-related disability. Locations added by the PACT Act With the passage of the PACT Act , signed by President Biden on August 8, 2022, VA added these five legislated locations where presumptions of Agent Orange exposure will apply: Any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976 Laos from December 1, 1965, through September 30, 1969 Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, 1969 Guam or American Samoa or in the territorial waters off of Guam or American Samoa from January 9, 1962, through July 30, 1980 Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll from January 1, 1972, through September 30, 1977 VA benefits Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent Orange Registry health exam , health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure . 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