Vietnam Era Veterans

Eligible Veterans

• Thailand: Any veteran who performed service in Thailand at any United States or Royal Thai base during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on June 30, 1976, without regard to where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed.

• Laos: Any veteran who performed in Laos during the period beginning on December 1, 1965, and ending on September 30, 1969.

• Cambodia: Any veteran who performed service in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province during the period beginning on April 16, 1969, and ending on April 30, 1969.

• Guam or American Samoa: Any veteran who performed service in Guam or American Samoa, or in the territorial waters thereof, during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on July 31, 1980, or served on Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll during the period beginning on January 1, 1972, and ending on September 30, 1977.

  Conditions Subject to Presumption

• Any presumptive condition listed under 38 CFR § 3.309 will now be subject to service-connection for veterans who served in the above areas.

  What if my disease isn’t listed?

  If you have a disability that is not listed for presumptive, that does not mean you are not eligible to receive benefits. However, it is now presumed you were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic herbicides. A competent medical opinion could lead to service-connection for a condition not listed based on the presumption of exposure.