Legal Question in Veterans Law in Pennsylvania
Can a widow and dependent file a claim against veterans affairs for a (deased) vietnam veteran who died in 1976 of leukemia, which we now believe was cause from exposure to agent orange.The veteran did file a claim in the early 70's with the VA and was denied, As not service connected.
Asked on 8/16/10, 9:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jill Mitchell-Thein
Heard & Smith, LLP
An eligible spouse can file, but the effective date will be the date the VA receives the claim.
Answered on 8/21/10, 3:10 pm
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