USSVI VSO | August 9, 2022 

The PACT Act has some news for Submarine Veterans, primarily for Guam and surrounding waters from January 9, 1962 to July 31, 1980. 

The information on the expanded issue is contained in this LINK: 
What’s in the PACT Act for Toxic-Exposed Veterans (woodslawyers.com)

The information related to submarines in Guam are primarily for Squadron 15 which was established in Pearl Harbor on 1 September 1963 but transferred to Guam in October 1964 and ended on 30 September 1981 when it was disestablished onboard Proteus. It has since been re-established in 2001. 

The information listed for the approved dates listed above include a multitude of different SSBN’s, but many SSNs also were refurbished by the Submarine tenders in Guam which included the Proteus and Hunley. The SSNs are not listed in the article. 

The reference for Squadron 15 is –  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_Squadron_15

The above is a start for you to review to see if Agent Orange has been expanded to the service you had in the Pacific Submarine Fleet between January 9,1962 to July 31, 1980. This also includes Tender personnel.
 
If you need to file a claim with the VA, please locate a local Veterans Service officer in your state to help with the claim. 

Also, there are about 30 states that use County Veterans Service Officers to help with your claim, so please find one of them if it applies to your state. 

None of these personnel will charge you for their help, it is a FREE service and a federal law that prohibits charging veterans for this service.
 
Good Luck with your Claims! 

Respectfully, 

John Dudas
USSVI Veterans Service Officer