Agent Orange was used as a tactical herbicide during the Vietnam War, and the list of illnesses linked to the chemical is growing.

More than 58-thousand Americans were killed in the Vietnam War. However, those still alive live with long-term health effects.

“I personally know of a number of veterans who have one or more of these diseases, and they haven’t been covered by the VA,” said Southern Tier Veterans Support Group President Ben Margolius. “They get treated by the VA, but they’re not getting any compensation.”