Has anyone filed a claim for sinusitis, rhinitis or asthma as a result of agent orange exposure?

PO2 Marco Monsalve — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:21:06 -0500

Has anyone started or filed a claim based on the following:

On May 2021, VA started implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA), added asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis (to include rhinosinusitis) on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter associated with exposure to Agent Orange during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas.

If so, any issues? I've already successfully filed a claim for cancer involving agent orange but also have these issues .

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2021 10:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:27:20 -0500

I got the same notification regarding particulate exposure in the gulf. I haven’t yet done anything with it. If you do file, I hope you’ll share your experience.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Dec 20 at 2021 11:37 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:37:38 -0500

I am currently in the process of filing a claim for other issues (neuropathy, osteoporosis) related to exposure from Agent Orange. Ft McClellan’s water and soil was highly contaminated and the EPA was instrumental in closing it in 1999. There is a plethora of information on conditions caused by toxic exposure.
Best of Luck PO2 Marco Monsalve

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2021 8:11 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:11:38 -0500

I was given 0% for sinusitis in my initial C&P in 1998. A few years back VA paid for a rhinoplasty procedure on the economy, that allowed me to breath easier through one nostril. If They're going to start paying a percentage for the condition, I'd be very interested in hearing updates to Your quest.

Response by CMSgt Marcus Falleaf made Dec 21 at 2021 9:03 AM

CMSgt Marcus Falleaf — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:03:35 -0500

I filed, was turned down but, received a letter stating sinusitis was now being accepted. Refiled but no answer yet.