U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) re-introduced the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to expand presumption for veterans who served in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to cover the period of Sept. 1, 1967 to Aug. 31, 1971. The bill would match Congress’s original intent of covering the entire period of spraying to include the testing period, allowing veterans who have been negatively impacted by toxic exposure to receive their full benefits.

Sen. Moran said it would help increase access to healthcare for those who served during the testing of Agent Orange and other herbicides. He said many veterans from the Vietnam War are suffering from significant health conditions associated with exposure and are currently not being recognized by the VA. The VFW and American Legion both strongly support this bill.