What do I have to do. When will his cases be reopened and his wife notified? Im proud, its just too hard to pass on anything good to say about serving your country. Youll quickly see youre not alone! To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. i was stationed in Blue Water off the coast of Vietnam from 1968-1971 on board the USS WICHITA AND THE USS ZELIMA, both of which carried munitions, fuel, food and supplies. Please, if anyone else has been diagnosed with Aphasia, or PPA -Primary Progressive Aphasia, please contact me. The wheels of the VA grind extremely slow dont they. I am a Vietnam vet who is diabetic and I have ischemic heart disease, both of which are presumptive for Vietnam. All from Agent Orange. This letter rejecting Skinners claim cited an Aug. 2015 memo from the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA), a memo that veteran Robert McHenry, a friend to Skinner and others, fought for years. So what about those who served from 83 86 that got bladder cancer. 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. The work was nasty, many chemicals, oils, fiberglass, the duct work in the avionics bay located in the nose was trashed. We also had Downs baby and a miscarriage also from Agent Orange. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. As Red Green always says Im rooting for you, were all in this together . Agent Orange. This article is a joke! Please help us! The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. Without his help I would never had gotten anything. Bob has been fighting this letter since it came out, Skinner said. Did you carry/transfer AO to our ship or have any records? Horrible, I was on the DMZ June 1969 for four months. People laughed at me at accused me of putting on. He stated that they used Agent Orange several times while they were in Korea. I have presumed exposure to agent orange. Thats why I ask, is there anybody left? These, mostly men, werent thanked for their service, werent cheered as they arrived home. Aside thought it would go away as it did some times at night after battle .talk to me V A . I am a combat vet and 100% rated and served 38 years, but priorities are better at Medi Cal. He has a number of health issues. Thank god I covered my head with my Fatigue shirt. Semper Fi . I am not a diabetic which seems to be one of the main items that is considered for VA benefits. Former United States Army Vietnam Veteran and President of Veterans for Peace David Cline look for his fallen comrades names on the Vietnam War Memorial with member of Veterans For Peace, during a campaign event bringing together victims of Agent Orange exposure, a deforestation chemical used in the Vietnam War, in Washington, D.C. on November 28, 2005. I know of another individual who served in Vietnam and has the exact condition. I filed a claim with VA and was turned down. My father was Franklin Coon served in Vietnam. I would rather have died instantly on the battlefield with glory than suffer daily this slow death from Parkinsons developed from the toxic exposure from water at Camp Lejeune. Claims being denied and many of us are suffering and are dieing! 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 also came back to Vietnam as Is blue water navy on the USS st. Louis. I have diabetes, heart disease, and nodules on my lungs. I was soon denied because I was on the wrong colored water. File a claim for DIC at va.gov or find a good VA advocate to help you. Why do our veterans have to prove so much when agent orange was such a poison. 807 Maine Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20024 Phone (202) 554-3501 Fax (202) 863-0233 www.dav.org ISSUE BRIEF: Agent Orange in Thailand during Vietnam Era The condition affected my right leg, mostly, causing numbness where I had to rely upon a cane in order to walk. Problem is I am the sole surviver. What about soldiers who served in Vietnam AND South Korea both of which resorted in exposure to Agent Orange? I do get benefits for my hearing but still have issues with my shaking . What is going to be done for families that have already loss loved ones prior to this ruling? 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. My Dad served aboard the USS Rutherford B. Hayes in the Philippines and Southeast Asia in WWII. After that, the Agent Orange benefits coordinator became difficult to reach. I called Palo Alto pain clinic for back treatment. Following the passing of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, there are now three new conditions on the Agent Orange presumptive list. Its about time! I have lost a kidney to cancer, had stage 3 Lymph cancer treated, skin cancers, and colon cancer treatments. These conditions include: Bladder Cancer Hypothyroidism : A condition occurs when the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones I have no family history of Diabetes, Polycythemia Vera or Carcinoid Cancer, so I think the VA is wrong. But, the side affects still exist and the damage is done and on going. I submitted my additional medical documents and completed my medical exam. I have been hearing stories of other children coming down with CML of exposed Vietnam Vets. Why hide the truth? Lois I suggest staying on this as eventually it will become clear it was used in Korea, as well as was it ever stored anywhere he was present such as Scoffield Barracks ?? 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. Will every case be reopened? GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! I would go up north to snorkel and fish during my time off. Thats our job., Its still essentially a case-by-case basis, Chisholm said. You cant win. God bless, I hope somehow something proper comes your way. Advertisement. 800-829-4833, Veterans Crisis Line: He helped me with Agent Orange and Camp Lejuene exposure. How did you find proof that the chemicals you mentioned can cause Scleroderma. He developed T1 diabetes and died in 1996. What about those of us Vietnam era vets that served on stateside bases such as Ft Gordon ga? They really take care of us. Lawyers come in hot and fade like smoke on the wind after being stalled for so long by the VA. As some Thailand veterans see it, the VA places an undue burden of proof on them to demonstrate they were harmed by Agent Orange, in some cases asking for photographs or other evidence of physical proximity to harmful herbicides. 877-222-8387, TDD (Hearing Impaired) Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures, William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures Public Health, https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/, https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp, Therapy staff arranges concert ticket for stroke victim, VA releases dashboard to measure the PACT Acts impact on Veterans and survivors, Emergence delirium: Potentially dangerous condition when a patient awakens from a procedure, Call TTY if you I remember very well. Centerville resident McHenry died in July 2021 at the age of 74. 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. I did not receive any cash benefits for coming in contact with agent orange. Will she possibly be eligible for benefits of the new changes? Tom, you need to file if you were in the exact place where agent orange was employed the perimeter of an air base. 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 Bob was trying to get that letter rescinded at the time he died.. I couldnt agree more. Do I gualify for any Agent Orange compensation ??? She doesnt know war battles,,you just cant stop. Four years later, it gets approved and I file my claim on 1 March.. This check was blood tests and 20 minutes with the Doctor who was more interested in possible PSTD than anything. Worst of all I now find out the bubblers we consumed water from in our hangers were polluted. As a disabled Veteran, Desert Storm era, all i can say is its about damn time!!! I served in Desert Storm and continued serving in SWA on and off for another14 years with my last mission in 2004. Funny thing is the chemical being sprayed one could actually see with no problems. My own was agent orange exposure which the VA acknowledges, yet say has nothing to do with my tremors, and they tell ME to prove it does. 6 (a) IN GENERAL.Section 1116 of title 38, United 7 States Code, is amended 8 (1) by striking '', during active military, naval, Still no answer. Even if I never see one additional dollar in compensation, it makes my day to see them put in print that yes, Agent Orange exposure causes Hypothyroidism {Graves] Disease!!! Get buddy letter . My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. The VA has gradually expanded coverage for Agent Orange-related illnesses in the decades since. I would like to know how many vets exposed to Agent Orange have gotten this rare autoimmune disease. Its a shame how they treated him once he got sick. Call the number on your letter. I was married Tommy husband for 20 years. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. Just my venting and 2 cents worth, nothing more,nothing will change. Has it been found that it infected mechanics that worked on helicopters and airplanes that were used with agent orange? My husband Was in Korea in 1973 and 1974. Being exposed just doesnt stop with the military member. Im giving this one last try. If a claim is denied for 20 years and then was the granted at 100%, they saved over $800,000.00. I served in Thailand at Uteipio AFB in 1972-1973. Good luck. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange and a variety of other "tactical herbicides" to kill vegetation and defoliate trees. He is possibly having to go to nursing home because of my health, and only has 10%disability for tinnitus. Dropping in the iodine tablets. He was assigned to the 14th Engr Combat Battalion attached to the 1st Cav airmobile division. When I returned to the USA I was stationed at Camp LeJeune and exposed to Benzene in the drinking water and suffered bladder cancer. We die as you ignore. IM CALLING WASHINGTON TO FIND OUT WHY WE ALL HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR THEM TO DO SOMETHING! I served in Nam 67 and 68 and was diagnosed with AML leukemia in 2012. Dont give up. You wrote an exact copy of what happened to me!! Also, the investigation found less use in Thailand and the DMZ then previously reported. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. It is beyond horrible. 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. Some are just collecting a paycheck. 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? It only affects less than 1% of the population. U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top Neither is free, but I dont know how much they are. 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. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Lets be real, this was 60 years ago, Trone said. I live in New York. The VA to me at this point in time is absolutely useless! Sinus surgery in 1999, again she said no go. 2. A locked padlock 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. The name Robert Bustamante appears in several states. I wish I live near you so we help each other out to ease the stress! Why doesnt the VA recognize those of us who served in Thailand. 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. Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand. I also served on an Aircraft Carrier, USS Kearsarge as a Flight Deck Director, Yellow shirt from 9/67 to 5/68 and had HS6 Search and Rescue and HC7 Combat Search and Rescue HOMEBASED on our ship. The residue that was on them ? Together WE can connect veterans with their benefits by sharing this information. If you were denied they will contact you, you do not need to submit another claim. Everyday it is a fight with V.A. Given the ventilation systems used, any contamination that became airborne was pumped into the ships. I have read articles where the VA is talking about neuropathy being caused by Agent Orange if you do not have diabetes. Im diabetic, have had two heart attacks, bladder cancer, and numerous other afflictions. USMC 67-71. It will make it much easier if you know a state he has lived in. Nam Infantry grunt. The process seems so slanted as if to prevent the possibility that higher-ranking people bear the burden of responsibility. them are Veterans themselves. Those conditions are bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism. My self I got a bloody nose and sore throat. I served both in the field and in Saigon. 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. the VA has its own math to figure how disabled you are on each disease. What about glioblastoma brain? If they need more money to help all Veterans contaminated, they need to find the money and stop discriminating one age of Veteran against the other which has happened over last twenty years with no regard for the legality. Maybe Ill still be alive! the va dont care about vets !!! Lock There are a couple of things that come to mind that you could try. We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. This can never happen again! Hey, they can keep it and put it you know where. I could go on and on. I too am having issues obtaining benefits for my husband who served in Vietnam. I am a Blue water Vietnam Veteran that severed three tours off the coast of Vietnam. im sure he falls in this category relating to his death. 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. Well Im still kicking. 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. Guess it only matters how you became exposed. Both of my brothers were born before my father was deployed and have no serious medical issues and are about as healthy as you can be. We have learned to never trust our government. What about soldiers that did not serve in the Republic of China but was assigned to combat engineer units that were in Vietnam, and brought back equipment used in the jungles of Vietnam, exposing soldiers to that equipment whom started experience such problems as boils and other unusual respiratory problems in early to mid 70s. My father battled a round of prostate cancer and 10 years later Leukemia which is what killed him Both caused by agent orange. Persian Gulf War? Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. I need to be working but I cannot! I was told that unless I had diabetes, cancer there was nothing they could do. We were stationed at McLellan in 69. Thank you. My submitted medical paperwork included my Bladder Cancer, but I was told it could not be included with my Prostate Cancer claim because it was on the list for approval, but had not been approved. How long until a decision is made on an agent orange applied November 2019. Problem is I am the sole surviver. Last his sight basically overnight when the inflammation hit the optic nerve. 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. Its easy. They treated us so well in Danville.. Comprehensive testing, detailed conversation and claims approved! Screw the VA and screw the United States. in 2005 he had open heart surgery. 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. VA will not make them wait any longer. ABF3 USS HORNET (CVS-12). What really irritates me is that those of us that served after Vietnam had to clean the old warehoused equipment from Vietnam. So many of us has been through the process without any results. My husband was covered with the stuff in Vietnam and has multiple medical issues that he has been suffering since his late 40s. Agent Orange is recognized for Parkinsons. It would most likely be cheaper and distinctly faster to approve every damned request for benefits. The JSRRC is officially known as the Joint Services Records . If, you do not have PD, you may be able to file for the new Parkinsom. I thought one of the most iconic scenes in the movie Platoon had in the background mamma sans stirring something in cut in half 55 gallon drums and burning it. I also filed a claim for bladder cancer in 2010 and was denied. I am a bladder cancer survivor (early detection). Good luck. Several bills in Congress purport to take aim at the problem. 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. Hes fought for this PARKINSONS knowing full well it came from what he was exposed to in Vietnam. 3. And now that theyre all almost gone to pass this. Just two two simple yes-or-no questions: Do you have the condition (in my case prostate cancer)? The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. Plus i didnt know i had all tha hissing noises rushing air noises till i got out of service. 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. You may not have standing to file for benefits. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. I still smell this shit today and my sinusitis claim was not service connected. is being forced because of these new laws and regulations to admit exposure they previously denied. He died of Acute On Chronic Respiratory Failure. 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. Bien Phouc. But the VA says, sorry no claim in your 1st year out, too bad. Never wait to be notified. Charles, I too in my later years came down with Parkinson. VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis, to the list of chronic disabilities based on an association with military service in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the covered periods of conflict. What about Camp Lejeune NC and the continued toxic water that continues today? 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. When I found out about this benefit 2012 I had remarried and was told I could get nothing. Were you in Vietnam? I have applied several times for benefits associated with bladder cancer and prostate cancer that I canttaccontracted in Korea in 1968 -69. We get no information about others who have, or had, this incurable disease. You also have to Ischemic Heart Disease (including Coronary Artery Disease, stable and unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death) They helped us a lot. https://www.nacvso.org/find_service_officers/category-865ca542-2c72-4d1a-adac-56061f573562.aspx. Also, Lung cancer has been a recognized Agent Orange presumptive disease for more than 20 years. Sen. Sherrod Brown supports theThailand Veterans Toxic Exposure Act, a version of which was included in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committees toxic exposure bill reported out of committee in May. It took a period of time because, at that time a US Navy Viet Nam veteran had to prove in country service connection. 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. I have filed claims but constantly get denied. Mary L. Unfortunately you only had one year to continue his claim. I have applied for agent orange compensation nearly two years ago. Pour toulene on rag, wipe up, and repeat. Markers after three years are good thank goodness. 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).. Each disease is rated from 5% to 100%, then We would appreciate any help with the claim as it would cost 4,000 a month which we could not afford but one month. My husband served 20 years in the USMC and served in the Vietnam War in 1968. Pittsburgh VA developed an intervention to prevent emergence delirium, a temporary condition when a patient awakens from a procedure. He passed away in 2015 with heart failure and had skin cancer .
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