There are approximately 3,000 Korean American Vietnam War Veterans who are naturalized citizens. Unlike our allies in World War I and II, these veterans were not afforded access to VA healthcare. As a result, they are falling ill from the diseases caused by exposure to Agent Orange and other toxins and are not receiving adequate care.
Representative Mark Takano, (D-CA-39) has introduced The Korean American VALOR Act H.R. 366, this bipartisan legislation, when enacted into law, will provide veterans who served between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and who became U.S. citizens during or after such service, access to hospital and domiciliary care and medical services through the VA. This is especially significant for Korean American veterans, many of whom suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, disability, and toxic exposure.
Take Action Now, please contact your representatives and ask them to join their colleagues and support H.R. 366, the Korean American VALOR Act.