### Question
How is the "Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veteran" defined?


### Answer
The term **Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veteran** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1710* as follows -

> a veteran (i) who served on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, and (ii) who the Secretary finds may have been exposed during such service to dioxin or was exposed during such service to a toxic substance found in a herbicide or defoliant used for military purposes during such period

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1710*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR DOMICILIARY CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT**

