Our desalinators were unable to filter A/O from salt water. ALL WHO SERVED DESERVE TO KNOW the answer/s to question/s being addressed. Persian Gulf War? I hope that for those who have struggled with financial burdens that help i Possibility of Agent Orange exposure could have been the cause! Contact a veterans service organization ASAP. I am trying to find out more about other vets exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with Scleroderma. My husband had Lewy Body Dementia for twelve years that we know of and then had Parkinsons the last three years of his life. Were old news to them, Skinner said of the VA. Arnie Harmon, a Columbus-area veteran who served in Thailand, filed for compensation or a monthly stipend some 15 years ago at the urging of one of his physicians. Welcome to the Ultimate Agent Orange Guide for VA Disability Benefits. They (the VA) will grant it, (or) theyll grant it partially, (or) theyll deny it, which is probably about 80 to 90% of the Thailand veterans, they have been denied. have hearing loss. What about all those who served as I did in Johnston Atoll in 1974. VA says Prove it. Today I live with one lung because of my exposure to AGENT ORANGE. Thank god I covered my head with my Fatigue shirt. Contact your local VSO and they will help you file a claim to reopen your case using the recent addition of these conditions to the presumptive list as New and Relevant evidence. He receives compensation for Agent Orange exposure. 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. Any help appreciated. I want this to be taken seriously! I suggest you keep applying as the last Sect. Take heart, they will get to you if you were initially denied. The Virus can no longer be used as an alibi. 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. Are you, or someone you know, struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder? Refiled again Feb 3rd 2021 and been waiting every since. 877-222-8387, TDD (Hearing Impaired) Peripheral Neuropathy, Early Onset (if it presents within one year of exposure to a degree of 10 percent disabling) Sinus surgery in 1999, again she said no go. Offspring of AO exposed veterans often get tumors. The bill was last referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs in June. I never used the VA health System for 35 years. Government Gaslighting: VA, the JSRRC, and Agent Orange exposure in Preserving Our History If he won it, then you are entitled to his compensation although it will be much less $ than what he would have received. He worked on a base heavy with agent orange. Still no answer. March 3 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department Friday sanctioned three Russian individuals for human rights abuses against a prominent Russian opposition leader. 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. What about the Vietnam era vets that were state side but worked on the helicopters that were shipped back for repair and back again time after time and were covered on the floorboards with the agent orange residue. 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 ? WASHINGTON - U.S. Many people here were exposed to toxins after 9/11. Semper Fi . Be aware (request a copy) of your DBQ exam as I did mine and one of the examiners did not completely fill out the questions that were asked of her and for some reason referred to me as a STREET PERSON, get a copy ASAP so that you will know what they said, its in your best interest. Major 321 MW solar farm in Texas moves close to a final investment decision. I was stationed in Korat Thailand 72-73 and lived outside the west gate which is in the red zone ( cleared by AO ). We were exposed to the chemicals daily, and I was at Camp Lejeune during the water contamination years. I was told agent orange was used in Guam to clear foliage at the end of the aircraft parking area and runway to make room for fuel bladder systems. If one of them matches the first name you have I can keep going. I have only 50% due to diabetes and diabetic neuropathic . How do I start a claim? God help us! Id be better off living overseas in a country with universal healthcare, which we did for four years but were penalized 10% for each year that we lived abroadnearly $800/month forever from Social Secure/Medicareor even just using my Medicare than being forced to rely on approval from the VA for Community Care: far superior to anything the VA has to offer. I, at least, now have survivor benefits to help me in retirement. I resubmitted my claim July2019. Everyone that was on the bases would have been in the spray zone for the herbicides, Flodder said. Pour toulene on rag, wipe up, and repeat. Ten have them Submit another claim for you. New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List SO I ALSO WAS AT THE FORT CHAFFEE POST GAVE THEM THOES RECORDS AND STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. HS6 and HC7, both performed Search and Rescue and HC7 was the US NAVYs ONLY COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE SQUADRON IN VIETNAM. Iraq war vets facing similar problems with VA that Vietnam vets had to put up with.. Whats new?. They were very proud and I took there advice knowing in advance that every Marine is a rifleman. 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. Key word is ( could cause ) which means the government can not proof that agent orange can not contribute to COPD and other respiratory diseases. But the prospects for those bills is uncertain at this point. I also inquired about a dental cleaning which I have been getting off campus. Our old family Country doctor is the one who finally broke the news to my brother and our mother. The Victims of Agent Orange the U.S. Has Never Acknowledged THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. They did test but couldnt come up with anything. . We would appreciate any help with the claim as it would cost 4,000 a month which we could not afford but one month. I have an idea of how to get started. In early 2012 he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, liver cancer and it was in his bones also. Lock It took several days to call me back. Im not sure if VA has put me into the exposed group. 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. I had such a bad case of PTSD starting in 1969, I spent 6 weeks in a Navy mental ward at Millington NAS. Im currently suffering neurological problems, at first diagnosed as Parkinsons and later as an undiagnosed Parkinson-like syndrome. . Shameful how they treat these vets!! Hello Jerry Parkinsons Disease Nam Infantry grunt. 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. He got a double whammy being a Vietnam vets son and then whatever was going on with the poison that was Anniston, good ol Monsanto strikes again :-( And of course, we never knew about that until it was decades too late. If a service person was in Vietnam, or exposed to chemicals the VA shouldnt play God. This should be examined by the V.A. When I called the VA, I was told that this was not related to exposure of Agent Orange. Who has those, certainly not the individual service person. WASHINGTON - The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. He developed T1 diabetes and died in 1996. If there is support, could you please point me in the direction needed? the va dont care about vets !!! Posted at 4:58 PM, Feb 08, 2021 . I was turned down cold! These are the evidence pieces you should give to your VSO, or if filing on your own, the evidence you scan and attach when submitting a claim at VA.gov. He kept his job until he died. Mekong Delta. Any others here? 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. was wondering what you have to do die to get something done. I am not a diabetic which seems to be one of the main items that is considered for VA benefits. I too am having issues obtaining benefits for my husband who served in Vietnam. Ive had hypothyroidism for 38 years. VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have partnered together to investigate where and when Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides were present, and to update thelist of locations online as new information becomes available. We have been fighting a long battle with no success! He was rated 100%. After that, the Agent Orange benefits coordinator became difficult to reach. 3. Vietnam vet and VA settle on payment but not agent orange They (the VA) dont give you a definition of what the perimeter is, Harmon said. What is going to be done for families that have already loss loved ones prior to this ruling? It will be at least six weeks to schedule the procedure. I lost my fater 4 years ago to the toxic water at camp Lejeune. If, you do not have PD, you may be able to file for the new Parkinsom. V.A. them are Veterans themselves. My dad died March 6 2021 of non-hodgkin lymphoma, he was a Marine in Camp Leguene 1963&64. Doctors say I have many ailments from AO exposure. 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. VA denied it being service connected! 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 served aboard a world war II ship from 1968 to 1970 that had asbestos through out the ship. Los Alamitos and ElToro. 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. 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. If I were a civilian in Aniston I could sue and at least get my medical bills paid forbut I was just serving my country so I guess I dont deserve to be treated like a human being. He passed away In 1994 from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Get buddy letter . His name was Mark (silver)Thorne. Sen. Come guys -get serious you know it was all over that island! Lets be real, this was 60 years ago, Trone said. In the same time frame as my Prostate claim submission I was diagnosed and had subsequent surgery for Bladder Cancer. Get 4 of 6 problems. They will also send you to outside doctors, to prove your claim, do not miss the So, hes a pulmonary patient at that time, but only AFTER he is diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer that was also in his liver and other areas did he get 100% disability rating. My Dad served aboard the USS Rutherford B. Hayes in the Philippines and Southeast Asia in WWII. My husband died at the age of 88 in Colombia, from a cardiorespiratory arrest, his diagnosis of Epoc, hypothyroidism, Parkinsons, osteoarthritis and Alzhaymer, these were presented to him from 2015 in Colombia, could it be a consciousness of the war chemicals? How long until a decision is made on an agent orange applied November 2019. U.S. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange VA will apply the provisions of court orders related to Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which may result in an earlier date for entitlement to benefits for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. VIETNAM AND THAILAND VETERANS . What a VA. I was checked out by a so called doctor at the va clinic for hypertension my reading were 185/95 and the va doctor told me it was ok because of my age which is 70 I myself believe thats a lot of bull crap. I received a letter from the VA today asking me to reach out they are liking for his next of Kin. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. I guess they rather spend the money on recounts and political stuff. 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. Will her claim be in archives with the Army I even got a claim number. He had me late in life . If none of these is a match, please let me know so I wont continue to look for a reply from you. The VAs response to this claim was if it were a female that was serving in Vietnam would be a different story! As a 30 year retired United States Air Force Disabled Veteran, I have prayed for this day to come. How is sht burning not considered exposure to particulate matters? March 3 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Friday recognized retired Army Col. Paris D. Davis with the Medal of Honor for his gallantry during a firefight in the Vietnam War in which he saved his fellow soldiers despite being injured. Anyone out there know anything about vets and scleroderma? I am a bladder cancer survivor (early detection). The Va clinic says, I dont know what your talking about. 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. Im in pain everyday now, had 3 amputations, and not given any pain meds because it could be habit forming! I hope this article doesnt give people false hope. My father was Franklin Coon served in Vietnam. You get a whole 10% for it! 1. What about the men who served aboard ships with asbestos The only problem is we the wife take care of them but once they pass they give us very little money as surviving spouse . You being the spouse rather than the actual veteran, you may or may not get to join. The base I was assigned to refueled C-130s with Agent Orange and it was used to control our foliage. Does the theater include Guam and other stockpile locations in the South Pacific? All from Agent Orange. He was informed that they were currently without the manpower to review these claims. My husband also served 67-68 with the Army, from DaNang, all the way up to the DMZ at Camp Evans as an Engineer attached to the 1st Cav. So it came as no surprise in around 2015 when the VA decided that it was not going to service-connect disabilities to alleged Agent Orange and tactical herbicide exposures in Thailand without the "blessing" of this mysterious little government unit known as the "JSRRC.". Google agent orange diseases and symptoms breakdown. I am asking for help and advisement. PDF Agent Orange in Thailand - DAV The VA refuses to acknowledge any of my service-connected disabilities. So many of us has been through the process without any results. Had been notified that i will receive 30% disability for being contaminated with AO and the Rainbow Herbicide agents. He died at the young age of 47 due to cancer in his leg. 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. We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. We never thought, or were told to ask our First Sargent Can you tell me what chemicals we are using here, and how will they possibly affect my health 25 years from now? We were all asked to step up, and never thought that a real enemy might be the Department of Defense, or perhaps some other EM doing what he had been told to do. Thank you for your service!!!! VA Mantra, Deny, Deny, Deny Until The Veteran Dies. The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. How about those of us that served in Okinawa and were exposed to AO on the boats that were sent from Vietnam for repairs? He had a friend who was killed in 68 that was the only one he ever spoke of, and it traumatized him for life. 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? 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. A VSO will get you Those of us who served on aircraft carriers operating out of yankee station are denied compensation for agent orange related conditions because we were outside the 12 mile limit. The PPA has not been considered. Attention A T users. There is plenty of evidence but no admission from our government. They will help you prepare your disability claim . Good luck! Im proud, its just too hard to pass on anything good to say about serving your country. My husband was covered with the stuff in Vietnam and has multiple medical issues that he has been suffering since his late 40s. 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. I called later and was told that the VA had all the information that they needed from me. 3. A VSO may be able to do something, but dont hold your breath. What did Kissinger quote! I served in B 217 Mech infantry out of Camp Kasier 68-69. My husband passed 10 years ago from bladder cancer as well. Camp Lejune first 6 months of 71. He has to apply and use a catheter twice a day, something he expects to do for the rest of his life. Respiratory diseases?? The veteran representative we now have in our county told me that the more that happens, the greater the numbers to have it considered for approval. A solution by Congress may be the best approach, some attorneys and veterans advocates say. Can i get VA assistance? Was it caused by the water we drank (blue water sailor), the free cigarettes, or a combination of both? 45 years to get in the VA! Bob was trying to get that letter rescinded at the time he died.. Unfortunately, not all VA reps are equal. https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx. Used bales of rags to clean it up. 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. Who do we contact to start the claim process or to see if we are eligible? This was the only work I ever did under such conditions and now I pay a very high price, no future. I was in vietnam Quonlo for 14 months. If you already filed, find a VA advocate that is passionate about their job and will fight to get you the benefits you are entitled to. The neuropathy is in my feet, legs and hands. Good luck! I was also told that even before the pandemic, claims decisions were never made in less than four months. VA took a leg from him before he died of AO related illnesses related to his time on Guam. He lost his battle with Cancer September 2002 as his widow what can I do to see if I am eligible for his agent orange benefits? Good luck and God bless you all. I am the sole survivor (daughter). My Father Thomas H. Wilson Sr. (Deceased) died on February 14, 1986, after a gruesome battle with Bone, Lung, and, Stomach cancer. Crickets.. AL Amyloidosis Will you please provide me with the mans first name and the other information you have about him. Tom, you need to file if you were in the exact place where agent orange was employed the perimeter of an air base. I received a letter that said if I divorced or became a widow I could.get.the benefit. I also have a rare cancer of the blood called Polycythemia Vera, VA says PV was not caused by AO. I am now having all kinds of health/medical problems. Hows that for depression. He had filed an Agent Orange claim several times. 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! You can file as a widow for spousal benefits. There was a lot of Agent Orange used in the area. 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. 877-222-8387, TDD (Hearing Impaired) Is there a link between Skin Cancer and Agent Orange? I understand that there are backlogs and staffing limits. There should be a 1-800-827-1000 number or something similar. Make your claim ASAP if you havent already. But not to veterans in Thailand at least, not yet. 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. 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 went back in time and pulled up my old ships log and was shocked to see the ships daily log showing injuries to my fellow sailors falling down stairs, broken finger, stitches on their scalp and splints on their fingers but sent right on back to work, it happened to me also but now I find out that no records were kept. Having grown up in Kansas I wish you good luck. 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. The majority of his career has been dedicated to assisting veterans with legal issues nationwide. VA Disability Rating for Agent Orange & List of - Hill & Ponton, P.A. Agent Orange in Thailand - Hill & Ponton, P.A. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. He served in Vietnam in the Army from 1967 -1968. Together WE can connect veterans with their benefits by sharing this information. I have no idea. Make an appointment with your nearest VA representative. Is anyone else aware of this. We feel your pain, we also got no benefits for a funeral when my father in law died from Agent Orange. Surely VA isnt saying that stateside exposure isnt responsible for the same ailments as overseas exposure. I am proud to have served, but I am not pleased at the way the VA treats me and many other veterans. I filed for agent orange exposure I have been diagnosed by my Doctor with peripheral neuropathy and stinging and tingling in my extremities. I have read articles where the VA is talking about neuropathy being caused by Agent Orange if you do not have diabetes. Hang in there Brother. How meany of us will have to die a slow painful death before we can get recognized for needed benefits ? Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Military Exposure Related Health Concerns, War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations), benefits related to Agent Orange exposure, Call TTY if you My husband also was there during Tet 67-68. But the VA says, sorry no claim in your 1st year out, too bad. When was this and what was this? Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. Will his claim be reviewed now in light of the new findings? We are effectively ignored by the VA. However, hes also had renal cell carcinoma, benefits reduced, and has now been diagnosed with cold agglutinin/MGUS. A lock ( Yet as you suggest, they are simply waiting for us all to die off. Too late. Multiple Myeloma 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. But, the side affects still exist and the damage is done and on going.
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