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Aircrew, maintenance, and medical personnel with regular contact with contaminated C-123s were recognized by the VA in 2015 for Agent Orange presumption.
Sources: VA.gov exposure
Regular duty in a contaminated C-123 during this window is an Agent Orange presumptive exposure, so the Agent Orange presumptive conditions apply.
See the full Agent Orange / Herbicidespresumptive conditions →With qualifying service and a current diagnosis of one of these, the VA presumes the service connection. You still file a claim.
Source: VA.gov. Presumptive eligibility changes as new laws take effect and depends on your specific service; confirm current eligibility with the Exposure Checker or a free VSO.
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