Suggest you contact your local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter. All camp sites were heavily sprayed ,where our tents for our barracks and mess hall were placed. Our government truly does not care. March 3 (UPI) -- A Haitian migrant was found unresponsive aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and pronounced dead after the Coast Guard stopped a vessel carrying 54 migrants off the coast of Florida. Good luck! My belief is that ANYONE with a specific injury like yours, or ANYONE who served at least 6 months in a COMBAT zone should receive 100% compensation and completely eliminate the VA intake center employee jobs to fund those payments. Hodgkins Disease He had filed an Agent Orange claim several times. Now it should be noted that when the chemical was sprayed one could not help but be exposed to it as the only way to the barracks was by military bus and if one wanted to eat one had to walk to the Mess Hall. My father was in Vietnam this same period he died 25 years ago from Pancreatic Cancer. A doctor returned my call. We applied for benefits for ptsd also. Anyone out there know anything about vets and scleroderma? 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. They deserve relief for the pain and hardship this has caused for them and their families.". Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? Agent Orange in Thailand. Please, if anyone else has been diagnosed with Aphasia, or PPA -Primary Progressive Aphasia, please contact me. What about all of us who were stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama ? This is a list of the first names of men from the 14th Combat Engineers who died in 1968. Not enough die yet? So, good luck to any of you still living and fighting. Also, Lung cancer has been a recognized Agent Orange presumptive disease for more than 20 years. 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. Their use in Vietnam and Thailand took a heavy toll. The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. While we were trying to eat in a overhead tarp, the smoke from the burn pits went right through where we were eating!! Go online and look for the name of your state and VA rep and it will pop up with a list. My husband has prostate cancer and VA wouldnt approve disability for that either. 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. I need help! He was 32 years old when he died and left me with our two children, Colleen, 4 1/2 and John, 15 months old. My dad died of cancer and I RECEIVED NO BENEFITS from the VA as i am my dad only survivor. I also inquired about a dental cleaning which I have been getting off campus. My dad served proudly and for only to receive nothing in return from the VA. No burial benefits, no flag, just nothing!!!!! What if your father has already died? I came into contact with Agent Orange when footage was burned off in the northern parts of the island. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Secure .gov websites use HTTPS My dad died on my 57 birthday. I was a combat Marine Vietnam 68-69. Spent a year on that Island as many other Vets. VA's tactical herbicide and Agent Orange location list - New updates What is going to be done for families that have already loss loved ones prior to this ruling? The only reason not to add it is the cost. VA do the right thing. When I called the VA, I was told that this was not related to exposure of Agent Orange. My husband had a buddy who died there in 68, and all I knew was his unit and first name. Exactly my question? He worked on a base heavy with agent orange. U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top Add high blood pressure to the list of presumptives. If you have a copy of his DD214 and / or know the unit he was in you have a starting point. Ancestry.com has a military lookup feature, and there is a website called vetfriends.com. Try getting your money back on any of this. Hi, sorry to hear about everyone having issues getting benefits for thier loved ones. 5/60, 3/60. If you want to deal with burn pit issues the VA shouldnt limit their investigations to only SW Asia. Good luck. I feel there should be some consideration into this matter due to the suffering of many veterans. Will every case be reopened? That is why he called me! It is most likely from agent orange. I have had no status updates since Congressman Doug Lamalfa of California made an inquiry. I was in VN 1968-69 , I have my bladder removed and prostate around 2002 at Palo Alto VA hospital in California ,all by cancer. Not sure why youre responding to this woman so rudely. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/locations/tests-storage/index.asp. Im glad these benefits are being added. 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. 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. Four years later, it gets approved and I file my claim on 1 March.. I received a letter from the VA today asking me to reach out they are liking for his next of Kin. He served with 101st airborne in Vietnam in 67 and 68. Bustamante, who served in the Marines with my husband stateside during the VietNam years. There is no mention of Thailand, Cambodia nor Laos Vets. Im currently suffering neurological problems, at first diagnosed as Parkinsons and later as an undiagnosed Parkinson-like syndrome. Military Times reported that 50,000 U.S. troops were deployed to Thailand alone at the height of operations, but it isn't clear how many later deployed to Vietnam and are already eligible for presumptive benefits status. ]. The VA will take about three to six months reviewing 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. So after leaving the marines, I didnt claim exposure during my first year out. Also contact your federal congressional Rep. in Washington and inform his office of your issue. He had me late in life . I have only 50% due to diabetes and diabetic neuropathic . I have diabetes, heart disease, and nodules on my lungs. Given the ventilation systems used, any contamination that became airborne was pumped into the ships. 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. So many of these Vietnam era vets have already passed from this BS. I live in New York. 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. One place my brother was stationed was Dong Ha. This mysterious delay is not helping. Never heard from VA regarding my case. I suggest you keep applying as the last Sect. Being exposed just doesnt stop with the military member. Veterans harmed by Agent Orange in Thailand hope Congress will hear At around 60 I took on the fight which took 14 months of going through their hoops, fighting for assistance. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may have certain related cancers or other illnesses. That will make U.S. military veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange eligible for the VA's disability compensation benefits. I would love to see the number of cases where the applicant has died before their case has been resolved. Otherwise, I would be working myself until I died. Steven, if you have not yet, check out Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance on Facebook. FTVA! A locked padlock Who has those, certainly not the individual service person. A spokeswoman for the Air Force said neither the author of the AFHRA memo nor anyone else was available for an interview. Thanks for helping the lady above. I am a Blue water Vietnam Veteran that severed three tours off the coast of Vietnam. He died three years ago from penile cancer, a horrific disease. Advertisement. Got out at 100% and dropped down to 10% in a year thanks to our wonderful government. 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. Would like to see something about the Ft. McClellan toxic exposure..Ive got hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, nepherotic syndrome, migraines. I recently had spinal surgery and it has caused my neuropathy to greatly worsen. I could go on and on. I am now 67, unable to work and already living in an old age living facility. the va dont care about vets !!! My husband was a Vietnam vet. 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. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. Was not easy but with their help it can be done. Enlisted USMC, 2nd BN, 26th Marines, 9th MAB (Battalion Landing Team), I-Corp, 1968-69, Combat Field Radio (PRC-25) Radio Operator. Good luck! I served at KADENA AFB on Okinawa from 1970 until 1972. Seems like mission is to dissuade veterans. He told me the funeral home would take care of it. Doctors say I have many ailments from AO exposure. I am 70. It took 5 years before I got anything from the VA. I have tinnitus and PTSD and it have being not approve my claim., for those. Some men are so sick they might not be capable of having the clarity of mind to fight for their rights. Prostate Cancer I served three tours from 1967 to 1972, mostly in Thailand. He suffered pneumonia in January 2012 and was hospitalized for nearly 2 weeks, part of that in ICU. Im proud, its just too hard to pass on anything good to say about serving your country. the VA acknowledged Agent Orange use in Thailand and made service members stationed there eligible for compensation . They should know and be able to assist. They will help you prepare your disability claim . Who do we contact to start the claim process or to see if we are eligible? Bill seeks to expand eligibility for Agent Orange-related benefits - UPI AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE . After 2 and years of much pain and suffering he died December 21 2020. I was in Vietnam during the year 1970. Harmon said his sense is that once attorneys are involved, claims from veterans who served in Thailand can be settled in as quickly as six months. Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. Call the number on your letter. I do believe that those who RUN / ruin the VA truly dont care and are pencil pushers who are only there for that government paycheck. Should I apply? We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. Denied for tinnitus after action in Vietnam. Curious about soldiers that worked on jets, etc. He did so much research on this letter (the Aug. 2015 memo)., These men are now in many cases in their 80s, Trone said. most va employees NEVER served in the military !!! Recent changes in both blue and brown water sites should apply to your husbands service. Im not a Veteran either but I was born with the severest form of Spina Bifida. Catch 22! Do I gualify for any Agent Orange compensation ??? Dont give up! While bombs and loud guns firing every were. As a disabled Veteran, Desert Storm era, all i can say is its about damn time!!! It will be at least six weeks to schedule the procedure. Dont give up. I am not judging your entitlement or claim validity. His living quarters were also close to a base perimeter, he recalled. Iserved during the v nam war. 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. This can never happen again! I got nothing for that. The Army vet in charge of looking into increasing disability claims pretty much told me to take a hike regarding the toxic water situation. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange and a variety of other "tactical herbicides" to kill vegetation and defoliate trees. How the hell did we know what it was. 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. A little compensation for I cannot claim exposure to AO due to neither the Pentagon or Headquarters MC being allowed to tell the VA that I was actually in country and exposed. Im an Anniston vet. Developed diabetes. I have his claims on file in my home. Charles, I too in my later years came down with Parkinson. I was stationed at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River for 5 years in the early and mid 80s. BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for We have suffered similar ailments. My service record should have been proof enough. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. My husband passed 10 years ago from bladder cancer as well. Thank you for complying with what had to be forced on you, Mr. Secretary, after thousands of my brothers had to die. 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).. Veterans began making claims due to health problems related to Agent Orange exposure as early as 1977, but they were often rejected unless patients could prove their health problems began a year after discharge. I guess the VA doesnt believe the wind blows, Skinner said. When will VA notify those who have previously filed a claim years ago for Hypothyroidism? says the recurring bladder cancer shows improvement, does no good to call,email,any so called Representative, mine wont even send me an email saying go screw yourself Thank God for the one Veteran who talked me into trying one more timeand for the state of Arkansas VSO. It took another 4 years of privately paid care before the VA finally started helping out with SOME of the cost. I am a VSO and I always get comments that the VA is That is partly correct. Tom, you need to file if you were in the exact place where agent orange was employed the perimeter of an air base. Please help us! My husband served three tours in Vietnam and died a horrible death seven years ago of four of the diseases named. They helped us a lot. March 3 (UPI) -- The legal team representing former President Donald Trump has formally requested a six-month delay in the fraud civil case filed against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James. I served 13 months north of Uijeongbu, Korea, during the time that they sprayed AO. Lawyers come in hot and fade like smoke on the wind after being stalled for so long by the VA. A spokeswoman for the Department of Veterans Affairs declined an interview but offered to answer questions in writing. Hod ridiculous! The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. Each generation poisoned the one after them with Chemicals they used on our bases. Why not better support vets than pay people to not look for or accept job offers. The letter acknowledges that I have the conditions, but states that my service is not believed to be the cause. We have learned to never trust our government. 3. Sudden come down with Hypothyroidism -Hashimotos version With leaky gut! visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. 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. I guess the VA is waiting for me to check out completely. It will make it much easier if you know a state he has lived in. God help us! Im glad that those exposed to Agent Orange are FINALLY getting some progress with the VA and federal government. I received a letter that said if I divorced or became a widow I could.get.the benefit. The VA inform us that we did have a claim but that they were giving funds to the children that were still alive. My sense is these bills have a chance, but I just dont know how good a chance, attorney Chisholm said. Some have won on appeal.. 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. The possibility of exposure to benzene and mixed motor pool substances for clearing weeds and oiling down dust in parting lots in bases in Germany is an interesting development. They treated us so well in Danville.. Comprehensive testing, detailed conversation and claims approved! Should we reopen his case for this? 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. Are you, or someone you know, struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder? VA is establishing a holistic approach to determining toxic exposure presumption going forward. Skinner, who has fought prostate cancer since 2018, has gone through 44 treatments of radiation therapy. Liars!!! I was turned down cold! Submit the claim Posted at 4:58 PM, Feb 08, 2021 . They have requested information for my diseases but I have never heard back from them. Before that I was in 2\12th in the infantry and walked through areas where AO was used. I am trying to find out more about other vets exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with Scleroderma. I couldnt agree more. Both his parents lived to the age of 96. Never hear much about this treatment and the affect it had. About 10 years ago I filed with the VA and brought my medical records from my own doctors. Good luck. This AO affected my circulatory system (heart), lungs (everything hits my lungs first), and other issues starting in my early 30s. I have also had half my stomach and 8 inches small intestine removed for Carcinoid Cancer, VA says it was not caused by AO. Rhodes joined the military in 1968. Welcome to the Ultimate Agent Orange Guide for VA Disability Benefits. How meany of us will have to die a slow painful death before we can get recognized for needed benefits ? What a joke!!!! My husband served 68-69 in country. They did test but couldnt come up with anything. 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. Needle in a haystack. But they dont seem to have to jump through hoops to get help. Already showing problems, and cancer would certainly be the worst. Get buddy letter . 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) If you are a Veteran in crisis What about Camp Lejeune NC and the continued toxic water that continues today? Back then I should have reported him. The Va clinic says, I dont know what your talking about. Call toll-free at 1 (800) 700-4174 We're Ready to Listen Just get knowledgeable advice, from the VA or an accredited veterans service organization such s the DAV. It is complete. I know Agent Orange was the cause of his death and many of his buddies he served with that died around the same time as he did 25 years ago! My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. If youre alive and sick file for my family who cant. Just my venting and 2 cents worth, nothing more,nothing will change. I served in Vietnam as A combat engineer 1968 and 69. Charles McDivett. Contact a VSO at VA.GOV. I try to kick it by running and staying healthy but to no avail. I was in a artillery unit going where needed to support our ground troops. Every vet who was there deserves aid. thanks Fred Carlberg, Contact the BLUE WATER NAVY ORGANIZATION they have access to ships logs and can confirm if the Kearsarge was in territorial waters at anytime. Also, the investigation found less use in Thailand and the DMZ then previously reported. My father was in Korea and Vietnam and was diagnosed with colon cancer and lymphoma and died shortly after in 1972. Very same happened to me. I have just about giving up on them. I would go up north to snorkel and fish during my time off. I have had sinus surgery and have to use inhalers to breath. If these conditions are presumptively associated with exposure to Agent Orange, why does the VA take forever to settle claims? He filed a claim but died before the VA completed his claim. Many of the diseases posted by the VA as AO exposure have numerous Used bales of rags to clean it up. Unfortunately we didnt learn anything with the AO exposure. It took several days to call me back. I am proud to join Rep. Cartwright in introducing legislation that will ensure our Vietnam War veterans who served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia receive the care they deserve now, and I urge my colleagues in Congress to work across the aisle to support these men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country," Fitzpatrick said in a statement. Problem is I am the sole surviver. Sol Bobst is a great guy. Treasury sanctions three Russians for imprisonment of opposition leader. That something was diesel fuel and sht. My siblings and I have more then one of the affects from my fathers exsposure. A VA spokeswoman said If enacted, S.657 would expand universal eligibility for veterans who served in Thailand. Can you help? I had this similar experience-only served immediately after the Vietnam conflict, on a LPH THAT TRANSPORTED agent orange, helicopters and, was deployed to south east Asia, and we took it to dry dock. The one we had before was worthless! Hi..I was in the army, 1963 thru 1966.was in the Infantry as a weapon squad leader saving many lives an this tinnitus is bad . You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 I also filed a claim for bladder cancer in 2010 and was denied. I guess they rather spend the money on recounts and political stuff. VA has had me Synthroid for decades, she again said sorry. Exactly,JP fuel, chromate & benzodiazepines as well! Nobody in my family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nor their children, has what I have. Wednesday, March 10, 2021. I was soon denied because I was on the wrong colored water. Every claim submission needs to provide three things: a current medical diagnosis; evidence of an event/injury/medical condition in the Vets service medical records; and a nexus from a doctor linking the former to the latter. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, I am happy for the Vietnam War veterans who are going to receive presumptive rating for their diseases. In 2009 I had colon cancer surgery. Millions are suffering from mental illness, exacerbated by the pandemic. Thank you. My dad was poisoned by AO during the war doing decon of planes from Vietnam. Thats where my father was and how I know he died! ABF3 USS HORNET (CVS-12). How about those of us that served in Okinawa and were exposed to AO on the boats that were sent from Vietnam for repairs? Key word is ( could cause ) which means the government can not proof that agent orange can not contribute to COPD and other respiratory diseases. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. I sat in the chair, demanded him to look and waited for his lazy ass to find it! Woo hoo! So probably not a budget buster. 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. What about me!!! Monetary as well as medical and other benefits. Praying this morning for you and your family. Client Win: CAVC No. 20-4843, C.Smith v. McDonough (Agent Orange 100 percent service connected. My disability claim was denied. 2. When will his cases be reopened and his wife notified? Our vets are used and God sees this. Many of our Nations Veterans have waited a long time for these benefits, said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. Why isnt high blood pressure approved as a presumptive under Agent Orange? Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand. We all know agent orange has a major affect on the respiratory system the could lead to COPD, I also am a cancer survivor. But the prospects for those bills is uncertain at this point. I was there for six months at ft. McClellan the Va keep trun me down on my lung that started there at ft. McClellan they say they dont know what to called it they know they dont want to Admit to it my name is Roy Kilgore, Can someone tell me why or how Agent Orange can skip the stomach.
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