How much money do you get for Agent Orange?

During its operation, the Settlement Fund distributed a total of $197 million in cash payments to members of the class in the United States. Of the 105,000 claims received by the Payment Program, approximately 52,000 Vietnam Veterans or their survivors received cash payments which averaged about $3,800 each.

How much is DIC for surviving spouse?

Monthly DIC Rates: Dependency and indemnity compensation is paid to a surviving spouse at the monthly rate of $1,357.56 for 2021. Note: If the veteran’s death was before Jan. 1, 1993 you should check out the VA DIC payment tables.

Do I lose Tricare if my husband dies?

If a sponsor dies after retiring from active duty (either regular or a medical retirement), surviving family members remain eligible for TRICARE with the same health plan options and costs they had before their sponsor passed away.

What was the death toll in Vietnam in 1967?

The year 1967 would prove especially deadly for U.S. troops in Vietnam, with 11,363 killed. It was the second-deadliest year, behind 1968 — 16,899 deaths. U.S. Vietnam War deaths

How many Marines died in Vietnam in December 1970?

Note that of the remaining nine casualties, three men died in hostile action on 7 December 1970 (Berger, Berryman and Cox), the date closest to your estimated date of 10 December. The remaining six deaths due to hostile action were single deaths on 2 December, 4 December, 22 December, 27 December, 29 December and 30 December.

Where was Richard Calmes buried in the Vietnam War?

He appears to be only one of two casualties of his unit, one in July, and his in October. His MOS was listed as supply handler. He is from Brunswick, Georgia and is buried there in Greenwood Cemetery. Very little info about circumstances of his death other than small arms fire.

Who was a combat photographer in the Vietnam War?

For the second half of my tour, I was a “Combat Photographer”. A few of these images were taken by another combat photographer whose name I cannot recall. These photos have been in storage for 35 years.