So much for all those people and ads saying welcome home. The appeal was resolved through a joint motion to remand. 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. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. A Maryland Democrat, David Trone, a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, has introduced the latter piece of legislation. I will continue the fight to get benefits for all veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals regardless of where they served.. My husband served 68-69 in country. Please contact me back with what ever information you might have, Thankyou. Please check it out. It took 5 years before I got anything from the VA. I am proud of my service in the navy, however, our government did a poor job of protecting us while we served. them are Veterans themselves. Thank you for your service!!!! We were exposed to the chemicals daily, and I was at Camp Lejeune during the water contamination years. I have had nightmares about the smell of shlt. So good luck to all who are still fighting the fight. Falls short of what needs to happen, VA needs to make sure above all that people contaminated why doing their jobs in service get help. I also drank a lot of water and ate healthy foods. Was it used in Germany at the same time? Submit the claim . VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis, to the list of chronic disabilities based on an association with military service in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the covered periods of conflict. God bless, I hope somehow something proper comes your way. If you did not file a claim in 2010, you need to file a claim for disability benefits. Peripheral Neuropathy, Early Onset (if it presents within one year of exposure to a degree of 10 percent disabling) This is a real thing.it is not just a problem with females that served and were exposed. The burn pits too were gross also! . Signed no respect. They save a lot of money by just refusing claim after claim. Expletive like her should not work for the Veterans Adim.I almost called the veterans hot line I was so depressed.I want to open up my claim again.Help me please. I served in Thailand at the end of the war as a crew chief on F-4s. Chronic B-Cell Leukemia We lived on McClellan from about April to August 1969, so not too long, but he served there after Vietnam. March 3 (UPI) -- Renewable energy company AVANGRID said Friday an agreement to spend $30 million on components supports a final investment decision for a solar power facility in Texas, a national leader in solar power. Since this law took effect in early January, 2020, under the previous administration Im not sure why the Secretary is crowing about it. Between the Benzine in the JP4 that I breathed, the Asbestos and Oils on the Tuluga, and the God knows what on the other ships it is a no wonder that I have COPD. GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! No face covering, My husband with Parkinsons worked in torpedo shop in Hawaii cleaning torpedoes with a degreaser for 3 years plus worked on blue water ship for 8 months while it was dry docked, cleaning equipment and cleaning spilled herbicide in bottom of aircraft elevator and on the ships deck. At age 59 I had my first rare cancer, thyroid and later a 2nd cancer even rarer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in my abdomen. VA has had me Synthroid for decades, she again said sorry. You are eligible. I was soon denied because I was on the wrong colored water. Will you please provide me with the mans first name and the other information you have about him. I have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. 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. I would rather have died instantly on the battlefield with glory than suffer daily this slow death from Parkinsons developed from the toxic exposure from water at Camp Lejeune. To receive updates on my teams efforts, sign up for the newsletter now. If you were denied they will contact you, you do not need to submit another claim. hypertension should be on that list of new presumptive illnesses it has been on the list to be added for the last 3 VA directors the NASE&M has deemed it linked to AO and the last few I believe had fears that adding that would be a BUDGET BUSTER and that is why it was and is not being added the last one of the leaders prior to this one started a new round of research on all of the presumed so that he wouldnt have to deal with the list that had been presented to him by the previous administrator the question still remains why a new review ? That has been appealed with the help of the Dept of Veterans Affairs. 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. Sections and chapters in the description below! My wife deserves better ans so do we. So what about those who served from 83 86 that got bladder cancer. I hear you my brother Vietnam vet recently died two tours Vietnam suffered with brain disease, I see some talking months of waiting, Im talking decades he waited, working yes but suffering, wife and family suffering. Pay them. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. You get a whole 10% for it! I was also told that even before the pandemic, claims decisions were never made in less than four months. They treated us so well in Danville.. Comprehensive testing, detailed conversation and claims approved! Marshall retold the story of his years during the Vietnam War where . If, you do not have PD, you may be able to file for the new Parkinsom. What about glioblastoma brain? Lets see what the VA does for me and others .For some reason they only admit Lejeune. 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. VA will conduct broad outreach efforts to reach impacted Veterans and it encourages them to participate in the rulemaking process. Over the course of a year, we recently lost 100,000 sons, daughters, moms, and dads to drug overdoses. U.S., South Korea to revive large-scale military drills amid North Korea threat, Deadly storms leave more than a million without power as weather system moves east, Judge sentences Alex Murdaugh to life in prison without parole. U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972The National Archives, Health Care 3. Heart breaking, hard to think about God bless all, Im just giving up. Then renal cancer which was not presumptive at the time. Right!!!!! You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. So sorry. Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. I remember that I often awakened in my BOQ (the Idaho) to almost choking smells of burning garbage. Good luck. Im spending out of pocket about $6,000 to $6,500 a year in medications, he said. I trusted the authorities in charge completely. Why are we waiting 5 months to this to be awarded? Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act, IRS begins making final stimulus payments from American Rescue Plan, GAO: VA suicide prevention teams need evaluation amid caseload growth, burnout, Woman's DDT exposure may affect granddaughter's health, study says. I served on a PBR river boat on the mekong in 1971. If these conditions are presumptively associated with exposure to Agent Orange, why does the VA take forever to settle claims? In one case, at Gulfport, Mississippi, new information received from a Veteran led to changes for that site on the list. The best thing for my situation was accomplished by my VSO officer. I asked about skin conditions she laughter and told me only after exposure, I showed he phots by military hospital of neck, she said to late! Sorry for your loss. So it certainly seems like Agent Orange was in his system all those years before Parkinsons. Is this true? Why bother filing again? The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? Wes, The term agent orange has to be removed from any claim and replaced with herbicide which is a denial by our VA that the chemical was used to defoliate the perimeters of all the air basis in Thailand. Bob has been fighting this letter since it came out, Skinner said. Robert, you will be eligible for compensation if you have medical conditions that warrant it. I have bladder cancer ive had stroke heart attack prostrate cancer and my lungs are scarred up. But trying very hard to keep him home and providing total cares. He saw active duty the entire tour. I have other health issues also. Questions sent to the offices of Portman and U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton. (They are dumb animals that fight our foreign wars for our interest) SORRY BUT THIS WAS NAVEL INTERN BY FAR NOT A DUMB ANIMAL. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. What is the problem? This check was blood tests and 20 minutes with the Doctor who was more interested in possible PSTD than anything. I also was in nam 2 clicks s of dmz and was found to have bladder cancer in 06 filed a claim in 12 now a new claim this past March I heard they will go back 12 on payment is that true Don. I need to be working but I cannot! Last I knew Vietnam was in Southeast NOT Southwest https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx. Is it possible that affects of agent orange were passed to him? Find a VSO veterans service officer in your area, they will fill out forms and get them to the BenefitsHealthNews ReleasesSecretary's PrioritiesTop Stories. i was stationed in Blue Water off the coast of Vietnam from 1968-1971 on board the USS WICHITA AND THE USS ZELIMA, both of which carried munitions, fuel, food and supplies. McHenry worked for years to correct what he argued was an error in that memo, which held there was no evidence of tactical herbicides having been used at American bases in Thailand. have them find out what the procedure is? My regret is that he was not told what could happen and suggest test to be done Secondly we need to know more about the genetic changes. Otherwise, I would be working myself until I died. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I tried to respond to you twice, but they wont accept my posts for some reason. Many of the diseases posted by the VA as AO exposure have numerous Take your claims information to a Veterans Service Officer and get advice before filing the claim. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. VA denied it being service connected! But not to veterans in Thailand at least, not yet. I also came back to Vietnam as Is blue water navy on the USS st. Louis. Filed again 12/15/2020 in anticipation of the dx finally being approved as presumptive. They knew in advance the water was contaminated and allowed us to drink it, bathe in it, swim, buffaloes it and even transport it on ships headed out to Mediterranean. VA kept telling him he had to PROVE he was unemployable at the age of 63 when he had already retired and was on Social Security because he didnt have the stamina to hold a job. as a fully developed claim if you can do that, they process those first. Pour toulene on rag, wipe up, and repeat. Thank you. I was told that unless I had diabetes, cancer there was nothing they could do. Veterans organizations have been fighting for this for years and it took an act of Congress to make it happen because the VA denied or ignored all scientific evidence. A VSO may be able to do something, but dont hold your breath. Los Alamitos and ElToro. I was also told that because I was able to raise my extremely arthritic arms over my head that I should be fortunate that the VA doesnt take away my disability benefits altogether. Because the government claims it was never there I have had no success in being compensated. Died 6 years ago of AO related lung cancer. Id contact the VA and find out where to file to start receiving widow benefits. You were boots on ground during the required times. When will there be an admission that agent orange was stored, transported and frequently sprayed on bases in Okinawa? Skinner, who has fought prostate cancer since 2018, has gone through 44 treatments of radiation therapy. These vets didnt decide to go to war with Vietnam they didnt decide anything except to answer the call of duty to their country. Pass this info to everyone who was exposed to chemicals from Vietnam. He was shot in the leg by the Japanese. My dad was poisoned by AO during the war doing decon of planes from Vietnam. Loaded what ever in all kinds of airplanes. Benefits are not necessary at this point for us. In October 2020, the VA denied Xenia resident and Thailand veteran Paul Skinner compensation for what Skinner believed was Agent Orange exposure, with the VA informing Skinner in a letter: Your personnel records still fail to show that during your duties you were exposed to Agent Orange or tactical herbicides while performing daily duty assignments at Udom (Royal Thai Air Force Base).. Air Force worked in air freight. 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. the VA has its own math to figure how disabled you are on each disease. I am proud to have served, but I am not pleased at the way the VA treats me and many other veterans. I served aboard an aircraft carrier in Southeast Asia from 1972-1973. What did Kissinger quote! He helped me with Agent Orange and Camp Lejuene exposure. My three sons and some of the grandchildren are at risk and indeed have some unusual conditions. I want this to be taken seriously! My husband Was in Korea in 1973 and 1974. Our son was conceived when we lived there. Some men are so sick they might not be capable of having the clarity of mind to fight for their rights. I served in B 217 Mech infantry out of Camp Kasier 68-69. Please switch auto forms mode to off. We were supposed to die off and father time is working overtime isnt it. So besides having survived Vietnam, there was Aniston. My father was in Korea and Vietnam and was diagnosed with colon cancer and lymphoma and died shortly after in 1972. It is not a hereditary cancer. Is anyone else aware of this. I was at a base camp in South Vietnam when after taking a short shower, ( limited water ) a chopper flew overhead and spraying Agent Orange in the tree lines when I got another shower, Agent Orange! I had a much smaller exposure than your father and I have lots of Autoimmune diseases as does at least one of my children. He told me the funeral home would take care of it. I remember those days. The VA said his disease, of which there was no family history, was not related to his service and he didnt live long enough to see that changed. After a couple years of testing and hymm hawing, they found a cancerous pocket inside my thyroid. He was also exposed to Agent Orange. I am amazed that the VA believes burn pit issues only affect those serving in the more recent SW Asia campaigns. He receives compensation for Agent Orange exposure. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs mandates that veterans who served in southeast Asian countries other than Vietnam during the war provide evidence of exposure to the herbicide in order to qualify for benefits. I never used the VA health System for 35 years. Lesion removed from Biden's chest was common form of skin cancer, doctor says. He worked with the top secret nuclear weapons his whole career! As a disabled Veteran, Desert Storm era, all i can say is its about damn time!!! Unlike veterans who served in Vietnam and certain areas of Korea, veterans who served in Thailand are not entitled by law to a presumption of exposure to tactical herbicides, the spokeswoman said. He died of lung cancer and I was told after he died I could no longer proceed with our request. I find.your comment of interest as I just had spinal surgery three weeks ago (Lumbar Laminotomy L2-L5). I will however continue to fight until I take my last breath! Most counties have at least one. I had heart surgery in 1998 to remove the pericardial sac from my heart. Good luck and God bless you. He was diagnosed with Aphasia in 2011 and became 100% disabled by Feb. 2012. WASHINGTON - U.S. I was an organizational automotive mechanic in the Marine Corps as well as doing a stint of armory duty. Millions are suffering from mental illness, exacerbated by the pandemic. Every day is a challenge: financially, physically, and emotionally. I recently had spinal surgery and it has caused my neuropathy to greatly worsen. 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. You will find a very good article that explains qualifications. Any info or help ??? VA will be publishing the PACT Act Performance Dashboard every other Friday to measure the implementation of PACT Act and showcase its impact on Veterans and survivors. Its not a burden shared by veterans who served in Vietnam or in the Navy. Last his sight basically overnight when the inflammation hit the optic nerve. I am disappointed ive been fighting for my dad benefits only to be told no one can help me. Some Veterans pay all at once while others pay over a lifetime. Unfortunately, not all VA reps are equal. In 2009 I had colon cancer surgery. The JSRRC is officially known as the Joint Services Records . The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. He was buried in the VA cemetery with honors . Meanwhile, according to its website, the VA is currently reviewing its policy on Agent Orange exposure in Thailand, leaving Dan hopeful the door is now open for other veterans. Was on duty there when Hurricane Camille hit Gulfport, MS and was deployed down there for rescue and recovery. I was stationed in Korat Thailand 72-73 and lived outside the west gate which is in the red zone ( cleared by AO ). During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange and a variety of other "tactical herbicides" to kill vegetation and defoliate trees. Vietnam 69 and 70. It is beyond horrible. After that, the Agent Orange benefits coordinator became difficult to reach. have hearing loss, VA plans, budget, finances, and performance. I marked it off and put in my Training Jacket. I received a letter that said if I divorced or became a widow I could.get.the benefit. H.R.2569 - Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act 117th Congress (2021-2022) Bill Hide Overview More on This Bill Constitutional Authority Statement CBO Cost Estimates [0] Subject Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security View subjects Summary (1) Text (1) Actions (3) Titles (2) Amendments (0) Cosponsors (14) Committees (1) I check my status every week, still no decision. I have had sinus surgery and have to use inhalers to breath. I had asked my VA rep because a classmate of mine had this particular problem that your family has. The age group I am in seems to greatly effected with neuropathy and because we are not diabetics, the VA will not consider this ailment as a cause of Agent Orange. How do I apply again if they are actually maybe taking this seriously? im sure he falls in this category relating to his death. My father was in Vietnam this same period he died 25 years ago from Pancreatic Cancer. Lock Woo hoo! If there is support, could you please point me in the direction needed? Im 72 and my time is limited and its been a long hard road, but Ive raised my posterity. I served in Vietnam in 1967. A deceased buddy of mine was stationed on Guam. Planes and Choppers spraying directly over us wile sweeping the area No portable water. My dad served the US Airforce in 1952 through unknown date due to his records was burned in the 1973 fire. Fortunately, I finally learned that the best way to deal with PTSD was to have a vigorous workout every day! Monetary as well as medical and other benefits. a veterans office where they are located. I have lost a kidney to cancer, had stage 3 Lymph cancer treated, skin cancers, and colon cancer treatments. I have had my thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer and served in Vietnam Nam from 67 to 68. Cant find any records of Decontamination of Aircraft but i was in close contact, Launching, Recovering & Securing these helos after either IN COUNTRY or SHORE RESCUES. The VA hasnt even approved private therapy to assist me with my exceedingly difficult situation. Is there a link between Skin Cancer and Agent Orange? What about us Ft McClellan vets? Bustamante, who served in the Marines with my husband stateside during the VietNam years. I was married Tommy husband for 20 years. Shannon Brewer, Senior Attorney Updated: August 12, 2013. I served from 1968-68 with the first Marines . Many other conditions that affect my health from this condition. The VA pats itself on the back for adding three presumptives but conveniently ignores the one with a solid link. Even if I never see one additional dollar in compensation, it makes my day to see them put in print that yes, Agent Orange exposure causes Hypothyroidism {Graves] Disease!!! Hows that for depression. I have an idea of how to get started. We have learned to never trust our government. There is more to that in his records and he died from cancer. Ischemic heart disease. Key word is ( could cause ) which means the government can not proof that agent orange can not contribute to COPD and other respiratory diseases. Everyday it is a fight with V.A. I WAS AT THE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS AS A TEST VETERAN AND WAS PROMISED MEDICAL CARE IF ANY THING WENT WRONG. NJ? Im currently suffering neurological problems, at first diagnosed as Parkinsons and later as an undiagnosed Parkinson-like syndrome. You say that it is proven those chemicals cause various diseases including Scleroderma Where can I find such VA information mentioning that specific, rare autoimmune disease. Good luck everyone getting what you deserve. Were you in Vietnam? Many of our Nations Veterans have waited a long time for these benefits, said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. After many years of dealing with the VA in Iowa City, I got him in to Danville, Illinois VA. Charles, The airplanes flew over and sprayed us without warning, Ive complained for years with no results. Drink eat and shower in agent orange in the Tonkin Gulf. Im fully compensated, tax free, and have free medical. I am not a diabetic which seems to be one of the main items that is considered for VA benefits. A two-year investigation (2018- 2019) by DoD found no use, storage or transport of Agent Orange or other tactical herbicides in Guam, Okinawa, Panama, or a number of other countries where there had been speculation of use. They go hand in hand but the government doesnt recognize all the years my husband had dementia. I only get the run around when I call. That is all they are waiting for ? 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. 10% for coronary artery disease and bypass surgery? Never told the area had been coated with AO. I always hoped we could connect with his family to let him know how much he meant to him, but all I have is a first name and description and where he was from. Currently, Skinner hopes to make a case before a VA judge in perhaps a year, maybe longer. He passed last year and I am sure his condition was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange or Blue Water exposure. Charles, Dennis, Edward, Elliott, Gary, Harold, James, Jeppie, Jerry, John (3), Joseph, Patrick, Paul, Robert (2), Roy, Steve, Terry, Thomas & Willy. This can never happen again! You have to have served in Vietnam AND have one of the medical conditions recognized by the VA. However, hes also had renal cell carcinoma, benefits reduced, and has now been diagnosed with cold agglutinin/MGUS. My husband and I are both 100% disabled vets and if I could increase my disability to more I would! . The person who told me to get copies of the VA Ordered DBQ stated that he fought with VA for more than twelve years before winning, I only applied two years ago and knew not, that I would have to fight like this in order to get what I feel that I am entitled too. I have one of the birth defects listed other than spinabifida.Is there no hope for compensation for the children of Male Vietnam Vets? Never hear much about this treatment and the affect it had. I assumed that once a person wS 100%, there was no need to further file for illness related to agent orange. right people at veterans affairs for you. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) are renewing their bipartisan effort to support veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era by allowing them the opportunity to prove toxic exposure in order to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Our 29 year old son has CML Leukemia I believe from Agent Orange. More graditude from government dead than alive. Every sickness he had was documented in his medical records stating the main cause was due to Agent Orange and Other Health Factors. Im not sure if VA has put me into the exposed group. I thought one of the most iconic scenes in the movie Platoon had in the background mamma sans stirring something in cut in half 55 gallon drums and burning it. is like a slow boat to Chinathat never arrives! Good luck! The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. The area that I lived in was with the Philippians off base in a jungle area, which was sprayed with a chemical to control the growth of the jungle out side of our barracks. Thanks. Best advicedo the paperwork, get your service records, go the the VA and get an advocate. He served with 101st airborne in Vietnam in 67 and 68. The VA has gradually expanded coverage for Agent Orange-related illnesses in the decades since. Sadly the VA denies ALL such claims. Agent Orange. I am now 67, unable to work and already living in an old age living facility. The Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Penn., would allow veterans who served in some other countries during the conflict to access benefits without providing additional evidence. Often fence lines were sprayed to kill vegetation that may have hid the presence of enemy soldiers. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. You cant win. This needs to be mentioned in your claim. Another one of my buddies was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. It will be difficult to locate your husbands friends family, however it may be possible. Aside thought it would go away as it did some times at night after battle .talk to me V A . I have filed claims but constantly get denied. My siblings and I have more then one of the affects from my fathers exsposure. I have heard nothing since. Camp Lejune first 6 months of 71. They really take care of us. He (McHenry) was a walking encyclopedia of information, Skinner said. I hadnt heard about the Ft. McClellen exposure.
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