How does a veteran benefit from taking the Agent Orange Registry examination?
The examination provides the participating veteran with an opportunity to receive a complete health evaluation and answers to questions concerning the current state of knowledge on the relationship between herbicide exposure and health problems following completion of the examination, the veteran is given results of the physical exam and laboratory tests. This information is provided to the veteran by both a face-to-face discussion with a physician familiar with the health aspects of the Agent Orange issue and a follow-up letter summarizing results of the examination. Occasionally, previously undetected medical problems are found. With prompt attention, many times these illnesses can be successfully treated even if they are not related to Agent Orange exposure. Registry participants are also automatically added to the mailing list for the “Agent Orange Review,” a newsletter that provides valuable information about Agent Orange developments. The Registry permits VA to contact veterans f
The examination provides the participating veteran with an opportunity to receive a complete health evaluation and answers to questions concerning the current state of knowledge on the relationship between herbicide exposure and health problems following completion of the examination, the veteran is given results of the physical exam and laboratory tests. This information is provided to the veteran by both a face-to-face discussion with a physician familiar with the health aspects of the Agent Orange issue and a follow-up letter summarizing results of the examination. Occasionally, previously undetected medical problems are found. With prompt attention, many times these illnesses can be successfully treated even if they are not related to Agent Orange exposure. Registry participants are also automatically added to the mailing list for the “Agent Orange Review,” a newsletter that provides valuable information about Agent Orange developments. The Registry permits VA to contact veterans f