Jamestown (CSi) The Veterans Administration has announced that the Defense Department has updated the list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Viet Nam and Southeast Asia.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer David Bratton said the list also includes state-side Agent Orange storage facilities. On line visit va.gov for more information concerning the Agent Orange Registry.

David also pointed out that the Blue Water Navy Viet Nam Veterans Act claims are now being processed, and the VA has announced a proposal to increase access to dental care, working with local dentists.

He said the National Salute to veteran patients is set for February 9-15. The national salute will honor hospitalized veterans, at VA Medical Centers, Clinics and facilities nationwide.

David also said veterans are encouraged to be 2020 census takers, and noted that the VA is mailing 1095 Tax Forms, and that Tax Abatement Forms were mailed to veterans in December and January. Any veteran not receiving the forms should contact his office at the lower level of the LEC in Jamestown or call 252-9043.

The office is open Monday-Friday 8-a.m., to noon, and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m., except for holidays.