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Question:

I qualify under ischemic heart disease. However, I have also had a stroke and Merkel cell carcinoma. The VA is looking for scientific evidence connecting Agent Orange with Merkel cell carcinoma.

Jim's Reply:

I can only reply to your message by saying that I'm not aware of any nexus between Merkel cell carcinoma and Agent Orange. Good luck, sir.