Rhode Island establishes the orange heart medal to recognize veterans exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
The Rhode Island orange heart medal recognizes veterans who served on active duty and were exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents. To qualify, veterans must be Rhode Island residents, have served after December 6, 1941, and have documented exposure to hazardous materials. They must also have been honorably discharged and apply for the medal with supporting documentation. The medal can be awarded once per person, with additional clusters for verified exposure conditions.
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