Attention A T users. The neuropathy is in my feet, legs and hands. Was on duty there when Hurricane Camille hit Gulfport, MS and was deployed down there for rescue and recovery. Could go on forever, but I should stop here. Best advicedo the paperwork, get your service records, go the the VA and get an advocate. So besides having survived Vietnam, there was Aniston. He served with 101st airborne in Vietnam in 67 and 68. The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. Parkinsons Disease, Diabetes and Ischemic Coronary Heart Disease are presumptive conditions of Agent Orange exposure. I have had stage four prostate cancer which I have survived. Im grateful for the be befits our service members now receive as my husband a twenty year retired war veteran does, but these Vietnam Veterans suffered through decades up against the brick wall that was the old VA. I also came back to Vietnam as Is blue water navy on the USS st. Louis. I inquired to my VA service rep. and he related to me that All decisions are on hold for Bladder Cancer claims until the VA develops final guidance on how to proceed with these claims. 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. your claim. My husband had Lewy Body Dementia for twelve years that we know of and then had Parkinsons the last three years of his life. Good luck. The VA inform us that we did have a claim but that they were giving funds to the children that were still alive. 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. I have tinnitus and PTSD and it have being not approve my claim., for those. Now my question is, how do I file another appeal, and add these issues to my claim? 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. Some Veterans pay all at once while others pay over a lifetime. I remember that I often awakened in my BOQ (the Idaho) to almost choking smells of burning garbage. 6 (a) IN GENERAL.Section 1116 of title 38, United 7 States Code, is amended 8 (1) by striking '', during active military, naval, Make your claim ASAP if you havent already. 3. What about the men who served aboard ships with asbestos While I did not file a claim for hypothyroidism,, I was taking medication for it when I had my Agent Orange exam from which they gave me disability ratings for DM2 and ischemic hear disease. But for future others, recognition of the connection between esophageal cancer and Agent Orange in Viet Nam is. What a slap in the face!! Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma I had no idea the Government was actually compensating servicemen exposed to such danger. Exactly,JP fuel, chromate & benzodiazepines as well! Thank you for complying with what had to be forced on you, Mr. Secretary, after thousands of my brothers had to die. The bill was last referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs in June. If you would like my help just let me know. I check my status every week, still no decision. va sent me on a disk.Hell he wouldnt even do that to help you . You will find a very good article that explains qualifications. The VA told him he didnt need to file a claim because it wasnt covered. My countys VA reps paycheck comes out of our tax moneynot all counties are willing to pay for us to have a good representative. Vietnam War-era veterans who served in Thailand say theyre still fighting. 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 have presumed exposure to agent orange. Already at 90% due to Agent Orange related exposure. What about all of us who were stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama ? Three tours in Vietnam, all on the DMZ, two brown water, one blue water. 1. We filed a claim 2 years ago and recently received a denial. Centerville resident McHenry died in July 2021 at the age of 74. Filed again 12/15/2020 in anticipation of the dx finally being approved as presumptive. I still believe I was subjected to Agent Orange. Air Force worked in air freight. Im currently receiving a 20% rating for surgeries related to recurring shoulder dislocations while attending cliff assault school, boxing in smokers, and playing various sports for Marine units while stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms and Camp Foster, Okinawa. NOT a great idea sending him to the coastline and semi-jungle conditions back into death and destruction, but thats Uncle Sam for you. Army and was later diagnosed with Diabetes, hearing loss, Parkinsons and other health conditions and according to one doctor at the VA he was exposed to Agent Orange. My self I got a bloody nose and sore throat. My husband was a Vietnam vet. I have no idea. It only affects less than 1% of the population. and later contacted them by sending all the paperwork If you dont know what an Anniston vet is, you probably arent one. The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? I am proud to have served, but I am not pleased at the way the VA treats me and many other veterans. U.S. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange A VSO will get you So many of us has been through the process without any results. I know what my brother did for our men and women on the ground and I am proud of him for it, but I ashamed of those who sent him to do his job and then threw him away when he was unable to fly anymore. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. Squeaky wheel gets the grease Charles, My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? We applied for benefits for ptsd also. There was a lot of Agent Orange used in the area. as a fully developed claim if you can do that, they process those first. Ive spent the last 40+ years unable to do any physical work because I cannot bend over or do anything physically stressful. 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. But he trusted McHenry to make the historical case for him and veterans like him. most va employees NEVER served in the military !!! A lock ( Good luck everyone getting what you deserve. The only problem is we the wife take care of them but once they pass they give us very little money as surviving spouse . He receives compensation for Agent Orange exposure. I have only 50% due to diabetes and diabetic neuropathic . People laughed at me at accused me of putting on. This edict became effective 1 January 2020. Young. I have a number of health issues from that have been linked to those exposures, but the health problems are not yet covered even in the presumptive diseases of the water contamination. But we did. The VA is worse than the Post Office. Yes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I was at mountain home afb 1975 to 1980. He has heart problems, diabetes, neuropathy. Pittsburgh VA developed an intervention to prevent emergence delirium, a temporary condition when a patient awakens from a procedure. The representative we now have is efficient and helpful. Tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange had limited usage, testing, or storage in several other countries besides Vietnam, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Thailand, and United States. During 2020-2021, VA and DoD updated thelist of locations based on new information to several locations in the U.S. and oversees, including Thailand, Korea, and Alabama. Then was told, it was not caused by agent orange by the V A Doctor at Seattle. Some are just collecting a paycheck. The Ultimate Agent Orange Guide for VA Disability Benefits | Blue Water Got bladder cancer treated by VA. That something was diesel fuel and sht. Agent Orange is one of several "tactical herbicides" used by the U.S. military during Operation Ranch Hand, a multi-year chemical warfare operation during the Vietnam War. I was exposes to the toxic water, ( when I say exposed, I mean drinking, cooking and bathing in it) and developed hypothyroidism in my mid 40s. I was freakwently exposed to agent orange. I served in Vietnam in 1967. For anyone that has questions about a claim, or their eligibility for VA benefits, you should reach out to your local VSO. My father was in Korea and Vietnam and was diagnosed with colon cancer and lymphoma and died shortly after in 1972. Veterans been contaminated by TCE and Benzene for decades, and add agent orange and whatever in combat areas and you have mess that has been created in USA. I have hyperthyroidism from agent orange. My dad fueled planes in Vietnam in 1969 and was exposed daily for a year. VA denied it being service connected! Well Im still kicking. Curious about soldiers that worked on jets, etc. What about the other 4 years he was stuck to the damn oxygen? I had asked my VA rep because a classmate of mine had this particular problem that your family has. Chloracne (if it presents within one year of exposure to a degree of 10 percent disabling) If its carried in the DNA then children are eligible for medical coverage by the VA a part of the DoD since the careless actions by the DoD caused this problem. Lesion removed from Biden's chest was common form of skin cancer, doctor says. But trying very hard to keep him home and providing total cares. What do I have to do. Without their help I doubt that it can be done!! Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? I have heard that it was used in Korea DMZ area until 1972.I know agent orange was used in Vietnam until 1975, so this makes me think the military would continue use in Korea also. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer and prostate cancer. A deceased buddy of mine was stationed on Guam. Lets see what the VA does for me and others .For some reason they only admit Lejeune. Some men are so sick they might not be capable of having the clarity of mind to fight for their rights. Nobody told us? My siblings and I have more then one of the affects from my fathers exsposure. I was selected to be on the team that modified one F111A from a fighter into a high tech wicked cool jamming device the EF-111-A. Ischemic heart disease. 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. Agent Orange is one of several "tactical herbicides" used by the U.S. military during Operation Ranch Hand, a multi-year chemical warfare operation during the Vietnam War. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. This is great news and I am happy to see leadership at the VA leading the way on behalf of the vets who are yet to receive the benefits due them. Right!!!!! He kept his job until he died. He passed away In 1994 from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Our government truly does not care. I served in Desert Storm and continued serving in SWA on and off for another14 years with my last mission in 2004. I FILED AND ALL THE RECORDS ARE LOSTED SO I WAS DENIED. Bill seeks to expand eligibility for Agent Orange-related benefits - UPI The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. I would go up north to snorkel and fish during my time off. When they say thank you for your service, usually it is meaningless. My name is Beverly Smith and my husband Rodney died 28 months ago with Lung cancer. Anything new in regards to children of Vietnam Veterans? Sadly the VA denies ALL such claims. Pour toulene on rag, wipe up, and repeat. He has to apply and use a catheter twice a day, something he expects to do for the rest of his life. I did not receive any cash benefits for coming in contact with agent orange. In I was told they received it to late and no further action Steven, if you have not yet, check out Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance on Facebook. right people at veterans affairs for you. 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. You were boots on ground during the required times. Knowing the approximate age of Robert will eliminate some of the other Roberts. Sections and chapters in the description below! Sudden come down with Hypothyroidism -Hashimotos version With leaky gut! I have Myesthemia Gravis but keep being denied. What a joke!!!! so even severe asthma and many other issues, where do we go . Too late. I find.your comment of interest as I just had spinal surgery three weeks ago (Lumbar Laminotomy L2-L5). The V.A. This mysterious delay is not helping. My father was in Vietnam as D he was a rifle man and jumped out of planes. Before that I was in 2\12th in the infantry and walked through areas where AO was used. Ten have them Submit another claim for you. The burn pits were operating no matter which way the wind was blowing. Ive had hypothyroidism for 38 years. visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. Specially the crooked politicians! My husband applied years ago and was denied he served in the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam and was based at Camp Lejeune for several years. It is not a hereditary cancer. The burn pits too were gross also! We were stationed together. kapm. He was in Korea 6 mos after the presumptive tome of exposure to agent Orange. The VAs response to this claim was if it were a female that was serving in Vietnam would be a different story! Im giving this one last try. 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. Trying to add timeframes is like saying one person can have same contamination but we dont care because it was before a war period. Each generation poisoned the one after them with Chemicals they used on our bases. I quit going to the VA for anything!!!! I am looking for Robert? I am a bladder cancer survivor (early detection). But the prospects for those bills is uncertain at this point. After a couple years of testing and hymm hawing, they found a cancerous pocket inside my thyroid. Ive had issues with my hands shaking for a long time. Be Well, Steve. These men and women, and their families, have had to wait too damn long for this acknowledgement!!! Official websites use .gov Mary L. Unfortunately you only had one year to continue his claim. Your Vet must reapply or up dating his File with new conditions ,etc.to get higher rating and more benefits such as nursing home , etc.also you as his caregiver you can register with VA caregiver support Orgonization to become his sole caregiver at home then you may be able to quality for compensation as well. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp. July 2019, President Donald J. Trump issued a directive that those of us who served in the Tonkin Gulf are now considered Blue Water Navy. Removing that burden helps veterans avoid having to file that additional paperwork. Sounds as tho EVERYTHING is denied!! 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. We need to be filling their mailboxes with our concerns as often as possible. Guess they hope I die. Will you please provide me with the mans first name and the other information you have about him. Also, the investigation found less use in Thailand and the DMZ then previously reported. There should be a 1-800-827-1000 number or something similar. Sent in all the medical records most of which were already on his profile. We are effectively ignored by the VA. Filed a claim in 2018 was denied. I remember very well. GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! Yet as you suggest, they are simply waiting for us all to die off. Why are we waiting 5 months to this to be awarded? Doctor told me heart ( VA has me on meds, surgery in 2002) not in AO conditions. is being forced because of these new laws and regulations to admit exposure they previously denied. He loved his job. Hang in there Brother. Been diagnosed, had surgery with a lifetime of chemo and radiation. How about the contaminated waters in Fort Dix, My daughter was born with autism. Can anyone confirm this or direct me where to find the truth? was wondering what you have to do die to get something done. AMIEN UND AMIEN! I have no family history of Diabetes, Polycythemia Vera or Carcinoid Cancer, so I think the VA is wrong. We both came down with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Not one time has anyone at the VA offered to help me with claims or appeals for any of these issues. I have a Bladder condition for the last 21 years it was not cancer but I was at U-Tapao Thailand from Jan. 1975-March 1976? My daughter had to have her thyroids removed when she was a young teenager. God help us! Worst of all I now find out the bubblers we consumed water from in our hangers were polluted. Our son is being treated for bladder cancer. Among them: The Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act, the Cost of War Act, and others, including the Fairly Assessing Service-related Exposure Residual (FASTER) Presumptions Act, also dubbed the FASTER Act. Take your claims information to a Veterans Service Officer and get advice before filing the claim. The VA has pushed aside those of us that used trichloroethylene as a cleaning solvent in the 60s. I recently had spinal surgery and it has caused my neuropathy to greatly worsen. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia., [Editor: Separate issues. But we all must go through gauntlets of crap from poorly trained workers, most who have no idea what TCE and Benzene is, and who used it. Please contact me back with what ever information you might have, Thankyou. Exactly my question? Will his cancer or children of male solders ever get any compensation? THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. The only reason not to add it is the cost. My husband also was there during Tet 67-68. Welcome to the Ultimate Agent Orange Guide for VA Disability Benefits. In the same time frame as my Prostate claim submission I was diagnosed and had subsequent surgery for Bladder Cancer. They can never repay me for my loses or my daughters! 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.
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