Question:

I was in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. I have terminal prostate cancer. Will the VA consider this a presumptive disability for Agent Orange? If so, how long after filing does it take to receive compensation? Thanks for your help.

Jim's Reply:

Yes, prostate cancer is a service connected condition for the Vietnam veteran. Once you've properly filed the process should take 3 to 6 months on average. Since this is a presumptive disease there isn't as much paper that must be verified. Good luck sir.