5. Developing Claims Based on Herbicide Exposure in Thailand During the Vietnam Era This topic contains information on developing claims based on herbicide Introduction exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam Era, including special consideration for claims based on herbicide exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam Era, and verifying exposure to herbicides in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. Change Date November 12, 2015 a. Special Compensation Service has determined that a special consideration of Consideration herbicide exposure on a factual basis should be extended to Veterans whose for Claims duties placed them on or near the perimeters of military bases. Based on Herbicide For more information on verifying exposure to herbicides in Reference: Exposure in Thailand, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.5.b. Thailand During the Vietnam Era b. Verifying When a Veteran with service in Thailand during the Vietnam Era claims SC Exposure to for disability based on herbicide exposure, follow the steps in the table below Herbicides in to verify exposure to herbicides. Thailand During the Vietnam Era Step Action 1 Did the Veteran serve in the U.S. Air Force in Thailand during the Vietnam Era at one of the following Thai Air Force Bases (RTAFBs) U-Tapao Ubon Nakhon Phanom Udorn Takhli Korat, or Don Muang, and as an Air Force security policeman
5. Developing Claims Based on Herbicide Exposure in Thailand During the Vietnam Era Introduction This topic contains information on developing claims based on herbicide exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam Era, including special consideration for claims based on herbicide exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam Era, and verifying exposure to herbicides in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. Change Date November 12, 2015 a. Special Consideration for Claims Based on Herbicide Exposure in Thailand During the Vietnam Era Compensation Service has determined that a special consideration of herbicide exposure on a factual basis should be extended to Veterans whose duties placed them on or near the perimeters of military bases. Reference: For more information on verifying exposure to herbicides in Thailand, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.5.b. b. Verifying Exposure to Herbicides in Thailand During the Vietnam Era When a Veteran with service in Thailand during the Vietnam Era claims SC for disability based on herbicide exposure, follow the steps in the table below to verify exposure to herbicides. Step Action 1 Did the Veteran serve in the U.S. Air Force in Thailand during the Vietnam Era at one of the following Thai Air Force Bases (RTAFBs) U-Tapao Ubon Nakhon Phanom Udorn Takhli Korat, or Don Muang, and as an Air Force security policeman