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Leah explains the link between prostate cancer and Agent Orange exposure for veterans seeking disability benefits. She highlights that the VA presumes certain conditions, including prostate cancer, are service-related if veterans served in specific locations and time frames. Agent Orange exposure has been associated with multiple cancers and other health issues, including bladder cancer, diabetes, and respiratory cancers. Leah outlines various studies supporting this link and clarifies the VA's rating process for prostate cancer, starting with a 100% rating post-diagnosis, with periodic re-evaluation for residual effects.
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Leah explains the link between prostate cancer and Agent Orange exposure for veterans seeking disability benefits. She highlights that the VA presumes certain conditions, including prostate cancer, are service-related if veterans served in specific locations and time frames. Agent Orange exposure has been associated with multiple cancers and other health issues, including bladder cancer, diabetes, and respiratory cancers. Leah outlines various studies supporting this link and clarifies the VA's rating process for prostate cancer, starting with a 100% rating post-diagnosis, with periodic re-evaluation for residual effects.
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