The Army vet in charge of looking into increasing disability claims pretty much told me to take a hike regarding the toxic water situation. Be Well, Steve. I am compensated for it, though. What really irritates me is that those of us that served after Vietnam had to clean the old warehoused equipment from Vietnam. Im not a Veteran either but I was born with the severest form of Spina Bifida. Its on the VAs own list of bases. I sent in my biopsy showing prostate cancer and my Bronze Star commendation for service in country. It took a period of time because, at that time a US Navy Viet Nam veteran had to prove in country service connection. I think a diagnosis of prostate cancer from agent orange means an automatic 100% disability rating. VA doctors told my husband to apply for disability for Agent Orange which was supposed to be automatic if you served in certain areas, including Thailand, where it was sprayed around base perimeters, where everyone walked. For anyone that has questions about a claim, or their eligibility for VA benefits, you should reach out to your local VSO. so even severe asthma and many other issues, where do we go . Both are tumors in the thyroid caused by AO. Lois I suggest staying on this as eventually it will become clear it was used in Korea, as well as was it ever stored anywhere he was present such as Scoffield Barracks ?? i get the burn pits for these folks 100% 2/9th Marines were station at Pohang Korea training with the ROK Marines August 1975 for 30 days we had burn pits also we stood guard no more than 20 away with black smoke in the air debris burning and going on your utilities plastics/human waste/metal/unspent rds u guarded for hrs our hooches were only 100 away and u got the smoke as u slept also why are these not considered burn pits is it to let the older Marines die off so u go with the younger Marines first and these younger Marines sure deserve all they get but like agent orange with the 3 new aliments all these years later let the folks die first then include us why is the va not including all of us big black billows of smoke u sniff in when u stood guard/slept but for some odd ass reason we are not included peace. He saw active duty the entire tour. It would most likely be cheaper and distinctly faster to approve every damned request for benefits. You have to prove it.. Dont give up. I FILED AND ALL THE RECORDS ARE LOSTED SO I WAS DENIED. Time is running out for these veterans, Brown said in an email. This country was sprayed with agent orange. Make sure you go to these appointments and provide as much evidence to support your claim as possible. These conditions include: Bladder Cancer Hypothyroidism : A condition occurs when the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones Because the government claims it was never there I have had no success in being compensated. It took 5 years before I got anything from the VA. I was stationed in Korat Thailand 72-73 and lived outside the west gate which is in the red zone ( cleared by AO ). You cant win. Any help appreciated. This in my opinion is a major problem. Make an appointment. the VA acknowledged Agent Orange use in Thailand and made service members stationed there eligible for compensation . 1. Im 71 documented Agent Orange but no claim with VA. Im having more and more medical issues, Have filed with a VSO and was denied. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. The timeframe addition is discrimination within our own ranks and we dont do that. Needle in a haystack. It is complete. March 3 (UPI) -- A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 45 years in prison Friday for planning a deadly ambush on members of his military unit. What a slap in the face!! You also have to Will her claim be in archives with the Army I even got a claim number. This condition, nor the degenerative joint disease I am dealing with, is covered as presumptive by the VA for the Camp Lejeune water contamination affected veterans. Plus i didnt know i had all tha hissing noises rushing air noises till i got out of service. Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? Filed a claim in 2018 was denied. What about veterans in operation restore democracy who were exposed to shit burning details? God bless, I hope somehow something proper comes your way. I had this similar experience-only served immediately after the Vietnam conflict, on a LPH THAT TRANSPORTED agent orange, helicopters and, was deployed to south east Asia, and we took it to dry dock. During 2020-2021, VA and DoD updated the list of locations based on new information to several locations in the U.S. and oversees, including Thailand, Korea, and . We tried to apply for some type of benefits due to Agent Orange then and were turned away. Politicians carry responsibility also. If you know of. I served in Vietnam 66-67 a grunt with the 1st Infantry Division I have intestrial lung disease/pulmonary fibrosis these are not considered related to agent orange exposure which is toxic so Im not eligible for disability and it should be you have to get lung cancer to get benefits. [Editor: Although VA recommends Veterans work with accredited VSOs, heres a few details that can help. 10% for coronary artery disease and bypass surgery? We are suffering from toxic exposure and suffering from many many ailments. Good luck to you. Respiratory Cancers, including Lung Cancer Almost every county has Technician, I was in Nam 67+68 Ive had Hypothyroidism for a long time what do I do? A VSO will get you I am a Vietnam Veteran who, has lived with critical neuropathy after several EMGs.
GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! Im diabetic, have had two heart attacks, bladder cancer, and numerous other afflictions. His primary care doctor believes this was a result of exposure to Agent Orange but a VSO has submitted a claim on my behalf for him. go to a VA clinic or hospital and get registered with the VA Health System. He was diagnosed with Aphasia in 2011 and became 100% disabled by Feb. 2012. If you dont know what an Anniston vet is, you probably arent one. March 3 (UPI) -- The lesion that President Joe Biden had removed from his chest last month during his physical was a common type of skin cancer, his physician said Friday. If not, I dont know where to go from here. My belief is that ANYONE with a specific injury like yours, or ANYONE who served at least 6 months in a COMBAT zone should receive 100% compensation and completely eliminate the VA intake center employee jobs to fund those payments. When I applied I was surprised and impressed that a reviewer responded with some questions within days and I provided some more documentation. He was buried in the VA cemetery with honors . BenefitsHealthNews ReleasesSecretary's PrioritiesTop Stories. Do it ASAP as Im sure many will be doing the same,, GOOD LUCK!!! How is sht burning not considered exposure to particulate matters? I was fortunate to have received benefits upon review in my favor after my appeal of the original decision declining my request for Total Unemployability. What a VA. Is it possible that affects of agent orange were passed to him? He was 32 years old when he died and left me with our two children, Colleen, 4 1/2 and John, 15 months old. My husband found a good advocate 150 miles from where we lived and got all his benefits. 6 (a) IN GENERAL.Section 1116 of title 38, United 7 States Code, is amended 8 (1) by striking '', during active military, naval, Semper Fi . Oral, lung, esophagus, colon, prostrate, blood but not the stomach? The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? April 15 (UPI) -- A bipartisan bill introduced Thursday would allow Vietnam veterans who served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia during the Vietnam War to qualify for disability benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. We have been fighting a long battle with no success! Worst of all I now find out the bubblers we consumed water from in our hangers were polluted. Curious about soldiers that worked on jets, etc. Put in more than 4 hours without pure exhaustion and other affects such as shortness of breathe. We were stationed together. If youre alive and sick file for my family who cant. I will however continue to fight until I take my last breath! I have bladder cancer ive had stroke heart attack prostrate cancer and my lungs are scarred up. After a couple years of testing and hymm hawing, they found a cancerous pocket inside my thyroid. So many of these Vietnam era vets have already passed from this BS. says the recurring bladder cancer shows improvement, does no good to call,email,any so called Representative, mine wont even send me an email saying go screw yourself You can file as a widow for spousal benefits. I sat in the chair, demanded him to look and waited for his lazy ass to find it! is like a slow boat to Chinathat never arrives! Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Text to 838255 to Get Help NOW . Over two years in one place. People laughed at me at accused me of putting on. AMIEN UND AMIEN! Now it should be noted that when the chemical was sprayed one could not help but be exposed to it as the only way to the barracks was by military bus and if one wanted to eat one had to walk to the Mess Hall. Contact a veterans service organization ASAP. I have Myesthemia Gravis but keep being denied. I have also had half my stomach and 8 inches small intestine removed for Carcinoid Cancer, VA says it was not caused by AO. Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. "In the United States, we take care of our fellow Americans who have been harmed in the course of their military service. GOD sees this. and later contacted them by sending all the paperwork They call me to cancel an appt. Filed again 12/15/2020 in anticipation of the dx finally being approved as presumptive. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1979. 45 years to get in the VA! I feel like Charlie Brown kicking his football and our government is Lucy and like Lucy our government will pull the rug out from all of us. I check my status every week, still no decision. They should be able to assist you with getting your claim submitted. Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 (benefits line) and they should be able to tell you the form you need to file and start the process (most likely VA FORM 21-526EZ, SEP 2019). Best to submit quickly and keep copies of everything in one file. A few months later, they removed my thyroid. My husband served in Vietnam in 1967-1968 and was diagnosed with AML leukemia in September 2020 and died in February 2021. He had only 2 children, my brother and I. Is there any advantage to further filings?? I marked it off and put in my Training Jacket. They are deservedly receiving help for diseases as a result of the exposure. At around 60 I took on the fight which took 14 months of going through their hoops, fighting for assistance. We have learned to never trust our government. It is most likely from agent orange. So good luck to all who are still fighting the fight. This letter rejecting Skinners claim cited an Aug. 2015 memo from the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA), a memo that veteran Robert McHenry, a friend to Skinner and others, fought for years. Sinus surgery in 1999, again she said no go. If, you do not have PD, you may be able to file for the new Parkinsom. He was in Vietnam in 69 as well. A spokeswoman for the Department of Veterans Affairs declined an interview but offered to answer questions in writing. Could go on forever, but I should stop here. I am happy for the Vietnam War veterans who are going to receive presumptive rating for their diseases. Hi Ted, I run a project called Operation Triumphus and have helped point some veterans in the right direction regarding this issue. Should we reopen his case for this? Is he bragging about complying with the law? Never hear much about this treatment and the affect it had. is being forced because of these new laws and regulations to admit exposure they previously denied. Hes fought for this PARKINSONS knowing full well it came from what he was exposed to in Vietnam. I still believe I was subjected to Agent Orange. He is qualified for nursing care however the thought is scary!
Text - H.R.2569 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Veterans Agent Orange He loved the Army. Squeaky wheel gets the grease But we did.
Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Agent Orange in Thailand. While bombs and loud guns firing every were. The only reason not to add it is the cost. They called me in for tests numerous times and had me interviewed by a psychiatrist, but other than that I never saw a doctor at the VA. Several months passed and I received a litter from the VA in which a doctor stated that he had examined me and found no diabetes or heart disease. have hearing loss. My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. I am now 67, unable to work and already living in an old age living facility. VA Mantra, Deny, Deny, Deny Until The Veteran Dies. The VA inform us that we did have a claim but that they were giving funds to the children that were still alive. I finally was able to get into and fill out the burn pit registry about a year ago. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. While they (VA) do provide the medical and scientific data to support whether the condition can be service connected or the presumptive(s) in this case, its CONGRESS that are the ultimate culprits who implement and dictate whats in the CFR and Public Law. I served in Nam 67 and 68 and was diagnosed with AML leukemia in 2012. Ive been told by VA examiners that its not in my blood system. A VSO may be able to do something, but dont hold your breath. I am 70. Veterans who served in Thailand have long contended they face a higher bar in winning Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits claims, having to clearly demonstrate they were exposed to Agent Orange or other harmful herbicides while their fellow veterans enjoy a presumption that they were exposed. Was on duty there when Hurricane Camille hit Gulfport, MS and was deployed down there for rescue and recovery. He mentioned this orange agent lawsuit to me years ago when I was still in early teens. What about the drinking water at Camp Lejeune..v and prostate cancerv, what about soldiers exposed to shlt pits in Afghanistan. . What you did for this for this country I s not too Much to ask. VA says Prove it. Tsgt Myers. When I put in for it in Topeka Kansas I was told I could not collect until the Navies law suit was completely processed. They will also send you to outside doctors, to prove your claim, do not miss the We were in the field living in tents during phase line papa. The VA has pushed aside those of us that used trichloroethylene as a cleaning solvent in the 60s. Finally in 2020 he was dx with PSP. Pass this info to everyone who was exposed to chemicals from Vietnam. I have one of the birth defects listed other than spinabifida.Is there no hope for compensation for the children of Male Vietnam Vets? Our son was conceived on that base. Did you carry/transfer AO to our ship or have any records? My husband did 2 tours in Vietnam and we were in the process of trying to see if he qualified for disability at but he died before we got to far along. Luckily I havent had any problems other than PTSD. Will every case be reopened? Thank you for allowing me to vent. Interior Department announces new initiative to restore bison population. was wondering what you have to do die to get something done. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Didnt speak to anyone for a solid year unless I had to and finally got out USMC? Now along with other problems related to losing the prostate, I will be worrying about my bladder. PRESUMPTIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR DIS-2 EASES ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO CER- 3 TAIN HERBICIDE AGENTS FOR VETERANS 4 WHO SERVED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE 5 REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. Enlisted USMC, 2nd BN, 26th Marines, 9th MAB (Battalion Landing Team), I-Corp, 1968-69, Combat Field Radio (PRC-25) Radio Operator. Some have won on appeal.. I submitted my additional medical documents and completed my medical exam. A Youngstown man exposed to agent orange settles with the VA but not as he wished. He had me late in life . 9th Division.??? He proudly gave 23 years to our country. They deserve relief for the pain and hardship this has caused for them and their families.". I believe its a 2 part test for eligibility. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. I served in the 49th TAC Fighter Wing and got out in late 1974 after breathing jet exhaust on the flight line for almost a year. I was exposed to agent orange while serving in Korea on the DMZ. Robert, you will be eligible for compensation if you have medical conditions that warrant it. The bottom line is still that cases are NOT being dealt with in a timely manner, and additional illnesses are not being added to any list without first having one hell of a tough time being added. was a really horrible person who even after hearing of the resolution of the multi year court case by USN Veterans who had previously been denied because of only being offshore and not in the country of Vietnam called The Bluewater Sailors Act he Wilke said I am Not Going To Do It as It Will Cost Too Much Money The V.A. Former U.S. serviceman sentenced to 45 years for planning attack on fellow soldiers. Thats what we do; we get creative, Mineer said. Advertisement. They want to punish us all. Will you please provide me with the mans first name and the other information you have about him. Husband had sinus and respitory issues for years. We feel your pain, we also got no benefits for a funeral when my father in law died from Agent Orange. I was in Nam 18 months, 29 April 68 to 7 Dec 69, I have Diabetes 2, receiving 30 % compensation for AO induced Diabetes 2. VA denied it being service connected! In one case, at Gulfport, Mississippi, new information received from a Veteran led to changes for that site on the list. Sure was glad to see your comment! Aside thought it would go away as it did some times at night after battle .talk to me V A . I have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. I also inquired about a dental cleaning which I have been getting off campus. After many years of dealing with the VA in Iowa City, I got him in to Danville, Illinois VA. I was in Vietnam during the year 1970. I am proud to join Rep. Cartwright in introducing legislation that will ensure our Vietnam War veterans who served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia receive the care they deserve now, and I urge my colleagues in Congress to work across the aisle to support these men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country," Fitzpatrick said in a statement. After a complete resection of my esophagus & upper stomach & removal of the Vegas Nerves in my stomach with follow up radiation therapy, I lost over 70 lbs., which I have never been able to regain. Ive got my fingers crossed. My own was agent orange exposure which the VA acknowledges, yet say has nothing to do with my tremors, and they tell ME to prove it does. The Va clinic says, I dont know what your talking about. It seems that most veterans who submit paperwork will get denied the first time regardless of their condition or supporting evidence. Many of the diseases posted by the VA as AO exposure have numerous i received my disability for heart and Diabeties II. I guess we should be happy that we survived Nam but now we are paying for it 50 plus years later..good luck! My husband served in Viet Nam and has several disabilities related to agent orange. And now that theyre all almost gone to pass this. I assumed that once a person wS 100%, there was no need to further file for illness related to agent orange. My three sons and some of the grandchildren are at risk and indeed have some unusual conditions. The question I have about that is how did they determine I was eligible for and received the Viet Nam Service Medal and 3 stars and was the person who wrote the deck logs? I remember making small cooking fire for my Campbells Cream of Chicken soup (a Red Cross package, where my Halazone treated water turned it blue), breathing the smoke. Sinusitis is already covered. After 2 and years of much pain and suffering he died December 21 2020. Thats where my father was and how I know he died! You can file online or thru the mail (https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/). Try getting your money back on any of this. I was diagnosed with PPA. He had filed an Agent Orange claim several times. New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List January 15, 2021 Updated: January 30, 2023 Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for which the Department of Veterans Affairs grants service connection to Vietnam War veterans affected by exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange. Then we have all the small contaminations, and one big area VA has been quiet on is all us who was working prior to 1995 jobs that used the same TCE and Benzene in water for our everyday careers, like Armorers, and some mechanics, etc VA dont look at Job hazards when working claims, and they say stupid stuff like your sleep apnea was not found in service, when Sleep apnea field of study did not exist when many of us was in service, of course it was not found. At age 59 I had my first rare cancer, thyroid and later a 2nd cancer even rarer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in my abdomen. March 3 (UPI) -- The Interior Department said Friday that it was taking new steps to restore the declining American bison population. Ischemic heart disease. Together WE can connect veterans with their benefits by sharing this information. I have Prostate Cancer. Lack of a presumption of herbicide exposure does not prevent veterans from demonstrating through competent evidence that they were exposed to herbicidal agents and that such exposure is sufficiently related to a current disability to warrant disability compensation.. Many of What did Kissinger quote!
Agent Orange Exposure And VA Disability Compensation - Veterans Affairs How do I apply again if they are actually maybe taking this seriously? He had prostate cancer. What about bases here in the states that stored or disposed of barrels of Agent Orange, like Camp Pendleton? I was stationed at Camp Lejune in Feruary 1959.I had a claim filed.Last year In August I had a traumatic brain injury and nearly died twice.While I was rehabilitating from this injury I received a call from the Veterans Administration about my claim.We got into an argument she told me she was also a Marine she was very nasty. If your husband was ever denied a claim for those conditions you should visit your local VSO and request to file a claim for Dependents Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and accrued benefits that would pay you the money he should have been awarded. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. That presumption has been expanded to blue-water Navy veterans. So highly unlikely wed both have it. Bustamante, who served in the Marines with my husband stateside during the VietNam years. Four years later, it gets approved and I file my claim on 1 March.. Also this was 72 till76. Was it caused by the water we drank (blue water sailor), the free cigarettes, or a combination of both? We were kicked to the curb.
Preserving Our History I find.your comment of interest as I just had spinal surgery three weeks ago (Lumbar Laminotomy L2-L5). I do have one subjection: STOP starting wars. Catherine, you and other children of vets have to keep filing with related conditions in order for the VA to show a heredity correlation to the disease to base the approval. Hes not. Nam Vet [69 71] Version Date: 8/11/22 . I have applied twice, failed the breathing test and still been denied benefits, that were promised to me at discharge then taken away by a grateful government. "Many of those who have been exposed are living with cancers, heart disease or Parkinson's disease. The Kearsarge is NOT YET a BLUE WATER SHIP but i remember Launching, Recovering and Securing these Helos after IN COUNTRY or Near Shore rescues. Good luck everyone getting what you deserve. But proving it isnt always possible, others say. The condition affected my right leg, mostly, causing numbness where I had to rely upon a cane in order to walk. More graditude from government dead than alive. 877-222-8387, TDD (Hearing Impaired) Both his parents lived to the age of 96. All camp sites were heavily sprayed ,where our tents for our barracks and mess hall were placed. I looked up, followed and had much respect for older folks, especially veterans and the advice they have given me. WHY ?? I installed telephones and all associated equipment in outline areas.
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