I was in a artillery unit going where needed to support our ground troops. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. (Even though he had rectal cancer and now has a colostomy.) Being exposed just doesnt stop with the military member. When he was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 lung cancer, all of a sudden the VA got charitable and rated him 100%, which did a helluva lot of good for him and for me as a survivor 5 damn months. I am so glad bladder cancer will be added to the list. 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. Saw VSO last month. I was turned down cold! My husband passed March 2021. Will she possibly be eligible for benefits of the new changes? Multiple Myeloma The children of Vietnam are still affected by it. the VA acknowledged Agent Orange use in Thailand and made service members stationed there eligible for compensation . Rhodes joined the military in 1968. It will be difficult to locate your husbands friends family, however it may be possible. My husband had a buddy who died there in 68, and all I knew was his unit and first name. The administration has known for years agent orange was killing VN vets. 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. Veterans are STILL battling a war, this war with their own government. Put in more than 4 hours without pure exhaustion and other affects such as shortness of breathe. V.A. I was in Vietnam during the year 1970. WASHINGTON - U.S. In fact my brother in law had to wait on the ship until well after dark, like a sneak thief, have them find out what the procedure is? My husband found a good advocate 150 miles from where we lived and got all his benefits. The va gives you meds but dont wont to give benefits.Our svo where I live dont even wont to talk to you.I tried to get him to make copies of . Make your claim ASAP if you havent already. 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. He has heart problems, diabetes, neuropathy. Are you serious?! We applied for benefits for ptsd also. Without their help I doubt that it can be done!! We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. He passed away In 1994 from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. 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. I served in Thailand at Uteipio AFB in 1972-1973. She doesnt know war battles,,you just cant stop. 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. It will be at least six weeks to schedule the procedure. WASHINGTON - The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. There is plenty of evidence but no admission from our government. The VAs response to this claim was if it were a female that was serving in Vietnam would be a different story! Add high blood pressure to the list of presumptives. Their use in Vietnam and Thailand took a heavy toll. I hope this article doesnt give people false hope. Nobody told us? SO I ALSO WAS AT THE FORT CHAFFEE POST GAVE THEM THOES RECORDS AND STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. I marked it off and put in my Training Jacket. 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. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. Trones bill would force these to be adjudicated this quicker, presuming that they were exposed to harmful herbicides. go to a VA clinic or hospital and get registered with the VA Health System. WELL I HAVE HEAT PROBLEM TYPE 2 DIABETES ENLARGED PROSTATE AND SUFFER FROM PAINAT DIFFERENT TIMES AS WELL AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. Please check it out. I was told then that the VA will have your teeth cleaned and thats all they are authorized to do. God bless you!!! The VA told him he didnt need to file a claim because it wasnt covered. I served aboard a world war II ship from 1968 to 1970 that had asbestos through out the ship. I also inquired about a dental cleaning which I have been getting off campus. I served aboard an aircraft carrier in Southeast Asia from 1972-1973. 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. The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. 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. If you would like my help just let me know. Big deal! The residue that was on them ? AL Amyloidosis Never hear much about this treatment and the affect it had. and later contacted them by sending all the paperwork 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. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. I did go to the VA . Bustamante, who served in the Marines with my husband stateside during the VietNam years. Back then I should have reported him. Tsgt Myers. Agent Orange is just a euphemism for many different types of herbicides. Have you filed everything yourself. We filed an Agent Orange claim in 1977 for our daughter was born with many birth defects that are on the birth defects that were caused from the Agent Orange. Liars!!! Always wondered if the bullet in his leg had something to do with developing cancer. There is no mention of Thailand, Cambodia nor Laos Vets. When will VA notify those who have previously filed a claim years ago for Hypothyroidism? I wont hold my breath (mainly because I cant hold it too long) that the government will ever compensate me or any of my brothers and sisters in my lifetime. Pay them. I filed an appeal to reopen an agent Orange claim for diabetes from serving on a submarine in the Viet Nam waters for four deployments when the presumption for blue water sailors was approved and put into effect in January of 2020. Army. My husband died from gastric cancer and according to the appeals board so did many other Viet Nam Vets. Go online and look for the name of your state and VA rep and it will pop up with a list. When will there be an admission that agent orange was stored, transported and frequently sprayed on bases in Okinawa? 2 [Discussion Draft] 1 SEC. How can I get information sent to me for adding the disability due to Hypothyroidism? Last I knew Vietnam was in Southeast NOT Southwest That something was diesel fuel and sht. Try getting your money back on any of this. Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? Some are just collecting a paycheck. They call me to cancel an appt. My brother in law, a brother since I was little, proud marine, two tours Vietnam, didnt see his first born until she was six months old, died recently of a heart attack brought on by extreme pain and after suffering for years with a brain deteriorating disease caused by AGENT ORANGE. many times not waiting the 30 minutes to drink. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1979. He loved the Army. What about veterans who served on Johnston Island/Atoll? I need help! Didnt speak to anyone for a solid year unless I had to and finally got out USMC? A doctor returned my call. 9th Division.??? I also am a cancer survivor. Im 72 and my time is limited and its been a long hard road, but Ive raised my posterity. Problem is I am the sole surviver. 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. Thanks for helping the lady above. It took another 4 years of privately paid care before the VA finally started helping out with SOME of the cost. File a claim at va.gov. I have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. WHY ?? I filed a claim with VA and was turned down. Nov 4, 2021 The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Mission Partner Awards 2021; October 2021 Oct 29, 2021 . 1. Make an appointment. How do I find out about agent orange being used in Korea up by the DMZ during 1973 and 1974. They have over 600 pages of medical records for the multitudes of surgeries, treatments, lab work, and final radical cystoprostatectomy 2018. It was like a checklist of everywhere I went through Iraq and Afghanistan. They give you up to a year to provide any additional evidence if needed. My husband, Tom Spinks died of Parkinsons Disease so I was reading about this and thought this may be a place to find Robert. On Thursday, Pennsylvania Reps. Matt Cartwright (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R) introduced new legislation to expand the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange for disability benefits to. Any help appreciated. I too am having issues obtaining benefits for my husband who served in Vietnam. 0:00 Introduction0:52 AGEN. This spraying occurred a number of times during my time at Anderson AFB in the area we called Marlboro Country. Many people here were exposed to toxins after 9/11. VAs review supports initiation of rulemaking to address the role that particulate matter pollution plays in generating chronic respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis for Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War and/or after September 19, 2001, or in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War. Good luck to you. In one case, at Gulfport, Mississippi, new information received from a Veteran led to changes for that site on the list. I have applied several times for benefits associated with bladder cancer and prostate cancer that I canttaccontracted in Korea in 1968 -69. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/locations/tests-storage/index.asp. We die as you ignore. Ive spent the last 40+ years unable to do any physical work because I cannot bend over or do anything physically stressful. 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) He had filed an Agent Orange claim several times. Im 43 now and one of my two sisters from a different mother has health problems as well. Woo hoo! Unfortunately, not all VA reps are equal. They (the VA) dont give you a definition of what the perimeter is, Harmon said. Prostate Cancer (They are dumb animals that fight our foreign wars for our interest) SORRY BUT THIS WAS NAVEL INTERN BY FAR NOT A DUMB ANIMAL. Be well, Bobby. I have also had half my stomach and 8 inches small intestine removed for Carcinoid Cancer, VA says it was not caused by AO. Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma The science now confirms the link. Our son was conceived when we lived there. Roy, go to the nearest Disabled American Veterans office and ask them for assistance. Good luck! All we were tuned too was Search and Destroying the enemy! I refuse to die just to piss them off! I have just about giving up on them. Thats what we do; we get creative, Mineer said. By 2014, the front and both sides of his brain completely shrank and was unable to comprehend judgment and needed full-time care. So, good luck to any of you still living and fighting. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
a veterans office where they are located. 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
did you read the article? What about all of us who were stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama ? My husband served three tours in Vietnam and died a horrible death seven years ago of four of the diseases named. We would appreciate any help with the claim as it would cost 4,000 a month which we could not afford but one month. THANK YOU- Christopher Cross 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.