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"Many of those who have been exposed are living with cancers, heart disease or Parkinson's disease. Oral, lung, esophagus, colon, prostrate, blood but not the stomach? Id contact the VA and find out where to file to start receiving widow benefits. I was in Khe Shan during Tet Offensive during 1967-68 and was sprayed continuously as the government tried to clear vegetation. I would go up north to snorkel and fish during my time off. As I understand it Walter Reed Army Hospital conducted trial (experimental) treatments on him to no avail. Not enough die yet? I FILED AND ALL THE RECORDS ARE LOSTED SO I WAS DENIED. 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. Still no answer. My husband passed March 2021. Refiled again Feb 3rd 2021 and been waiting every since. Contact a veterans service organization ASAP. It took 5 years before I got anything from the VA. 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. I have no idea if there is any support for children of Vietnam vets, but I hope there is. ALL WHO SERVED DESERVE TO KNOW the answer/s to question/s being addressed. My wife deserves better ans so do we. We thought it was fire but no burn marks? I guess the VA is waiting for me to check out completely. Last year's Defense Spending Bill included a provision, introduced by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., that added presumption of service connection for Agent Orange-linked illness for veterans suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson's disease. When will they get enough competent case reviewers to catch up on all Agent Orange Disability claims.?? He (McHenry) was a walking encyclopedia of information, Skinner said. Never wait to be notified. Agent Orange is recognized for Parkinsons. Had peripheral neuropathy that was diagnosed early because he also had injuries so he qualified for that when years later he made a claim. Specially the crooked politicians! Its AO, and also particulate matter exposure in SWA.]. It is not a hereditary cancer. Submit the claim Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. 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. Hi, sorry to hear about everyone having issues getting benefits for thier loved ones. Lawrence I am so very sorry to hear what they are doing in FAILING to recognize and properly 1) take care of your situation and 2) acknowledge responsibility and approve full 100% benefits. Why try? She doesnt know war battles,,you just cant stop. It would most likely be cheaper and distinctly faster to approve every damned request for benefits. Skinner acknowledges that he can get health care from the VA. About 10 years ago I filed with the VA and brought my medical records from my own doctors. You wrote an exact copy of what happened to me!! I suffer from hypothyroidism, neurological issues, and have had several episodes of Transient Global Amnesia. 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. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. I refuse to die just to piss them off! Hard of hearing as well. I periodically return to refile so that my family will have something to pester them with after I pass. Without their help I doubt that it can be done!! The VA took his money back, told me he was dead and wouldnt need a check anyway and his children could not receive anything from his estate nor file for compensation. Back then I should have reported him. I served in B 217 Mech infantry out of Camp Kasier 68-69. A grateful nationmy ass. GOD sees this. But, the side affects still exist and the damage is done and on going. 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. Both his parents lived to the age of 96. Hi Ted, I run a project called Operation Triumphus and have helped point some veterans in the right direction regarding this issue. The neuropathy is in my feet, legs and hands. Needle in a haystack. How meany of us will have to die a slow painful death before we can get recognized for needed benefits ? The AFHRA memo said that although use of commercial herbicides is documented, the Air Force archivists found no mention of the transportation, payment for or use of any tactical herbicide to control vegetation on Air Force installations in Thailand. It is shameful how they have forgotten us if they can lie their way out of doing anything for us. Never seems to end. Hod ridiculous! When I tried to claim hearing loss from jet noise, I was told I was 1 decibel from being deaf in both ears but DENIED. Charles, My daughter had to have her thyroids removed when she was a young teenager. Plus i didnt know i had all tha hissing noises rushing air noises till i got out of service. I would love to find others that new him. My husband served 68-69 in country. I had a 5 year break in service and decided to go back in as an aviator on C-130s. My husband, who is a Viet Nam vet, passed away 10 years ago from bladder cancer. Good luck. He served with 101st airborne in Vietnam in 67 and 68. Catch 22! I marked it off and put in my Training Jacket. He kept his job until he died. The VA did well with him in his final years. The Secretary recently concluded the first iteration of a newly formed internal VA process to review scientific evidence to support rulemaking, resulting in the recommendation to consider creation of new presumptions of service connection for respiratory conditions based on VAs evaluation of a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report and other evidence. 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! We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. 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. How about the contaminated waters in Fort Dix, They said in May 2012 they declared 100% disabled with the cancer. My late husband was a mess sergeant and somehow field combat training. At 40, I already had two heart operations (outside the VA). Together, we must take action to save lives. Doctors say I have many ailments from AO exposure. What about soldiers that were made to take the PB pill to inoculate us from nerve agents during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Saw VSO last month. I served in Vietnam in Long Binh and Saigon area from Nov 1966 thru Oct 1967 in the Army and had Agent Orange sprayed me many times. 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. Youre absolutely correct. I guess they rather spend the money on recounts and political stuff. The appeal was resolved through a joint motion to remand. They helped us a lot. Had to fight like hell through the VSO and got rated 70% about 4 years before he died. I have had no status updates since Congressman Doug Lamalfa of California made an inquiry. Ask anyone who served in Vietnam and it was common practice to dispose of human excrement by mixing it with diesel fuel and burning it. Veterans are STILL battling a war, this war with their own government. 74 yrs of age. Any info or help ??? I am proud to have served, but I am not pleased at the way the VA treats me and many other veterans. is like a slow boat to Chinathat never arrives! I feel there should be some consideration into this matter due to the suffering of many veterans. God bless, I hope somehow something proper comes your way. As Red Green always says Im rooting for you, were all in this together . File a claim at va.gov. Is someone here have the truth? I have Myesthemia Gravis but keep being denied. While I am here I am 100 % pt, I am lucky I guess it took only 8 months for my receiving Right!!!!! You also have to va sent me on a disk.Hell he wouldnt even do that to help you . Given the ventilation systems used, any contamination that became airborne was pumped into the ships. I assume you served in Vietnam, You need to have them check you for Parkinsons disease. [Editor: Although VA recommends Veterans work with accredited VSOs, heres a few details that can help. 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. Why? I would love to see the number of cases where the applicant has died before their case has been resolved. Yes. Paula Im with you, daughter died 18 months neuoblastoma, brother 44 brain cancer, sister breast cancer and ovarian cancer, i have had lung cancer, leiomysarcoma, soft cell sarcoma, pre colon cancer, I recieved the MUTATED TP53 gene, i dont care what any say the agent orange is a direct reflection of so much death and pain in my family. I am 70. Praying this morning for you and your family. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. He retired after 24 years of service in the Marines while serving he developed a heart condition that required a triple bypass he also suffered from PTSD, Rash to his back, feet, and legs he also developed asthma, and lung cancer from agent orange and smoking cigarettes of which was given to him his first day of reporting to camp they were included with his gear before that he never smoked. Lock When I applied I was surprised and impressed that a reviewer responded with some questions within days and I provided some more documentation. I spent a lot of time in those training areas and it would certainly explain my diabetes and kidney disease with no family history of either. Worst of all I now find out the bubblers we consumed water from in our hangers were polluted. Why doesnt the VA recognize those of us who served in Thailand. He was a body builder & very health conscious! Also have had severe sinusitis problems since serving in the Air Force. I submitted my claim in 2008 after being called to the VAMC to be placed on the registry. Our son was conceived when we lived there. If youre alive and sick file for my family who cant. Can i get VA assistance?