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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Benefits Administration

Washington, D.C. 20420

VA_Fast_Letter_09-50.pdf

November 19, 2009

Director (00/21) All VA Regional Offices and Centers

In Reply Refer to: 211A

Fast Letter 09-50

SUBJ: Procedures for handling disability claims based on herbicide exposure for hairy cell and other B-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease.

Purpose

On October 13, 2009, Secretary Shinseki announced that hairy cell and other B-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease will be added to the list of diseases presumptively associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents. Although the public announcement has been made, the amendment to 38 CFR 3.309(e) will not become effective for several months. In the meantime, it is likely that regional offices will begin receiving herbicide exposure related claims from veterans diagnosed with these diseases. This letter provides interim procedures for controlling such claims.

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