Key Information
Source
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Year
2016
summary/abstract
AL Amyloidosis and Agent Orange
Veterans who develop AL amyloidosis and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service do not have to prove a connection between their disease and service to be eligible to receive VA health care and disability compensation.
About AL Amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a rare disease caused when amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in tissues or organs. Primary (AL) amyloidosis is the most common form. AL amyloidoisis is not a cancer, but it can occur because of some cancers.
Affected organs may include heart, kidneys, liver, bowel, skin, nerves, joints, and lungs. Symptoms include fatigue, anemia (low red blood cell count), weight loss, numbness and tingling in limbs.
Abstract Source
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/al_amyloidosis.asp