Agent Orange Compensation Benefits?

2020-07-21T12:12:49-04:00

I have received agent orange health ratings for benefit payments of 60% for heart attack and stents, 10% for prostate cancer (twice) ED, and 20% for type 2 diabetes. Although that adds up to 90% I am compensated at 70%. My question is why only 70% and not 90%?

Response by COL John McClellan made Jul 21 at 2020 1:22 PM

2020-07-21T13:22:33-04:00

There is a formula VA uses when you have these kinds of compounding ratings - you need to contact the office that sent your "70%" letter; or - contact a local Veterans Service Officer - someone trained in this area, to review it. VFWs, American Legions, etc. have these VSOs. Or, try you local County Veterans service office. Good luck!

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Jul 21 at 2020 2:40 PM

2020-07-21T14:40:24-04:00

VA starts with your 60% then looks at the remaining 40% not disabled and starts again to credit you with the next higher rating on that 40%, which would be 20% of the 40% still standing and keeps going at that rating each as part of what is left. You might try for 100% totally unemployable rating. since you are over 70% required for that consideration.

Response by SGT Michael Frachiseur made Nov 13 at 2022 11:20 PM

2022-11-13T23:20:28-05:00

If you believe that VA or DOD have any concerns about Veteran exposure I challenge you to read the following.
https://vadisabilityclaimshelp.com/fort-mcclellan-veterans-ignored-not-in-pact-act/

Fort McClellan Veterans Ignored | Not In PACT Act – VA Disability Claims Help

Response by CW2 William Melton made Jan 3 at 2023 11:24 AM

2023-01-03T11:24:45-05:00

called saving the VA money so they can hire more people who do nothing . greatest job in the world working for the government. get hired but not to work just get a check.. yes hey do have a few who actually work but hard to find most of them. sorry for the sarcasm but 41 years in the system you learn a lot about who and what you can and cant get from the VA.

Response by SGT Stephen Rowland made Feb 3 at 2023 10:42 AM

2023-02-03T10:42:34-05:00

Contact the DAV (Disabled American Veterans.