Vietnam Veterans and Nehmer Decision

The Nehmer court order and stipulation represents a monumental victory for Vietnam veterans, opening the door for compensation related to three new Agent Orange presumptives: Parkinson's disease, hairy cell leukemia, and ischemic heart disease.• Veterans with documented Vietnam service and any of these conditions should file claims immediately• Most veterans with ischemic heart disease may receive 60% disability ratings with some qualifying for 100%• Widows whose veteran spouses died from these conditions may be entitled to retroactive benefits• The Nehmer stipulation requires VA to revisit previously denied claims for these conditions• Educational benefits under Chapter 35 may be available retroactively to dependents• President Obama signed the Caregivers Act providing support for those caring for disabled veterans• The Caregivers Act includes training, mental health counseling, respite care, and financial stipends• New provisions improve healthcare access for rural veterans through community partnerships• Vietnam and Gulf War veterans may receive medical care even without sufficient evidence for service connection• PTSD remains widely misunderstood despite its devastating impact on veterans' livesTune in live every Thursday at 7 PM EST and join the conversation! Click here to listen and chat with us. Visit J Basser's Exposed Vet Productions (Formerly Exposed Vet Radioshow) YouTube page by clicking here.