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"VA limits the presumption of exposure to Veterans who
served on the ground or on the inland waterways of Vietnam and excludes Veterans who
served aboard ships operating on Vietnam’s offshore waters. This limitation has been
legally upheld by the court system. However, VA has become increasingly aware of
evidence showing that some offshore U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships also operated
temporarily on Vietnam’s inland waterways or docked to the shore. Additionally, VA
has recently acquired evidence showing that certain ships operated primarily on the
inland waterways rather than offshore. Veterans who served aboard these ships qualify
for the presumption of herbicide exposure. Assisting Veterans who served aboard these
ships requires special claims processing steps that are explained in this training letter."
The ships list is available here at hadit.
VA Blue Water 9-2010 Fast Letter.pdf
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