Our son was conceived on that base. Has it been found that it infected mechanics that worked on helicopters and airplanes that were used with agent orange? Im an ex-Marine who was stationed at Camp LeJeune (and Camp Geiger) for a total of seven months in 1972. How did you find proof that the chemicals you mentioned can cause Scleroderma. A VA spokeswoman said If enacted, S.657 would expand universal eligibility for veterans who served in Thailand. What is the problem? If youre alive and sick file for my family who cant. We also had Downs baby and a miscarriage also from Agent Orange. Some men are so sick they might not be capable of having the clarity of mind to fight for their rights. They were very proud and I took there advice knowing in advance that every Marine is a rifleman. I finally was able to get into and fill out the burn pit registry about a year ago. Good luck. It will be at least six weeks to schedule the procedure. Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? is not going to do anything unless forced tothen they will make a big deal about it,make sure everyone knows,then after a year maybe 2 they will start to reduce benefits, I have recurring bladder cancer, since 2005 it has come back several times, and also several times with precancerous cells that has to be lasered out,went from 100% reduced to 60% because the V.A. Go online and look for the name of your state and VA rep and it will pop up with a list. It would most likely be cheaper and distinctly faster to approve every damned request for benefits. A doctor returned my call. I was diagnosed with PPA. My brother born in 1963 died at age 54 he was a soldier, he suffered from deep depression and others nurogical problems. My lungs and Grovers Disease was not on their list. Plus, he also served in Desert Storm and has his own set of problems from that :-( Good luck EVER getting the government to admit anything close to causative exposure. I dont know if it was specific to Dong Ha. NOT a great idea sending him to the coastline and semi-jungle conditions back into death and destruction, but thats Uncle Sam for you. Submit the claim Good luck! We were supposed to die off and father time is working overtime isnt it. article ul li { list-style: disc; padding: 5px 0; } If its carried in the DNA then children are eligible for medical coverage by the VA a part of the DoD since the careless actions by the DoD caused this problem. We would appreciate any help with the claim as it would cost 4,000 a month which we could not afford but one month. Its on the VAs own list of bases. 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. If yours hasnt at least tried to help you file a claim, tell you county board or whoever hired her or him, you want a better representative. 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. He use to say they would spray agent orange below the hills he was on to control the jungle below them. Why isnt high blood pressure approved as a presumptive under Agent Orange? There should be a 1-800-827-1000 number or something similar. Poway, Calif. attorney Amanda Mineer recalled working on one case in which she and her team had to introduce into evidence a photo of a sailor taking a photographic selfie of himself on a ship as that ship crossed the equator, with barrels of Agent Orange nearby, visible in the photo. I agree with every word you wrote. My three sons and some of the grandchildren are at risk and indeed have some unusual conditions. I served at KADENA AFB on Okinawa from 1970 until 1972. Please help me for my husband & that was in Vietnam around the Agent Orange. 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. My lawyers quit the case. It was the best move I could have made. Ive been told by VA examiners that its not in my blood system. When will his cases be reopened and his wife notified? 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. Not enough die yet? I served in Nam 67 and 68 and was diagnosed with AML leukemia in 2012. I was exposed to agent orange while serving in Korea on the DMZ. While I did not file a claim for hypothyroidism,, I was taking medication for it when I had my Agent Orange exam from which they gave me disability ratings for DM2 and ischemic hear disease. kapm. Offspring of AO exposed veterans often get tumors. It was our only source. Politicians carry responsibility also. Does this make me eligible for compensation? I am so glad bladder cancer will be added to the list. Im a GW veteran and it took me 20 years to get any benefits and it wasnt retroactive. What about the men who served aboard ships with asbestos Removing that burden helps veterans avoid having to file that additional paperwork. 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. They save a lot of money by just refusing claim after claim. The letter acknowledges that I have the conditions, but states that my service is not believed to be the cause. Ive been living with severe motor skill losshad to relearn how to walk and need to keep working even though Im in my seventies and need to hide my tremors and speech difficulties for fear of losing my job. Hoping the VA will do it know. This goes on all the timeIm hung up on constantly, if I call 3 times they just hang up on me 3 times. every single day,a never ending nightmare. Was it caused by the water we drank (blue water sailor), the free cigarettes, or a combination of both? Army. Ill ask for the unit your husband was in and during what time period. He was recently diagnosed with Parkinsonism. My siblings and I have more then one of the affects from my fathers exsposure. im sure he falls in this category relating to his death. You cant win. He died at the young age of 47 due to cancer in his leg. Those who had served at one of the military bases in Thailand listed in the below URL and the locations at those bases identified, and experiencing any of the ailments considered possibly caused by Agent Orange (including prostate cancer) may now be eligible for VA treatment and compensation. Typically, veterans need to prove -- usually through medical exams and service records -- that their injuries and illnesses are directly connected to time spent in the military, Military Times noted. The representative we now have is efficient and helpful. Respiratory Cancers, including Lung Cancer I have had my thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer and served in Vietnam Nam from 67 to 68. Thats why I ask, is there anybody left? These, mostly men, werent thanked for their service, werent cheered as they arrived home. Is it possible that affects of agent orange were passed to him? Medic/ O.R. secondary diseases you can file a claim for. We have learned to never trust our government. Given the ventilation systems used, any contamination that became airborne was pumped into the ships. many times not waiting the 30 minutes to drink. Any info or help ??? The JSRRC is officially known as the Joint Services Records . 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. But proving it isnt always possible, others say. Those conditions are bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism. Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. I had to clean all of this up with no idea that this could be agent orange. Together WE can connect veterans with their benefits by sharing this information. has never reviewed my case as of June 2021. Agent Orange was the reason. Maybe Ill still be alive! Every vet who was there deserves aid. There is more to that in his records and he died from cancer. Is anyone else aware of this. I had asked my VA rep because a classmate of mine had this particular problem that your family has. I have no idea if there is any support for children of Vietnam vets, but I hope there is. Sorry this award came to late, We are the care takers of what they destroyed fur what, their greed. When will VA notify those who have previously filed a claim years ago for Hypothyroidism? Saw VSO last month. Today I live with one lung because of my exposure to AGENT ORANGE. To this day I have Hypothyroidism and asthma which are two of the side effects in children whos parent was exposed to Agent Orange. Yes. If you were in VN, now this disorder is on the presumptive list. 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. Knowing the approximate age of Robert will eliminate some of the other Roberts. My faith in the VA got a big boost by the quick response to my initial application. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. Without his help I would never had gotten anything. Charles, I too in my later years came down with Parkinson. We applied for benefits for ptsd also. My father battled a round of prostate cancer and 10 years later Leukemia which is what killed him Both caused by agent orange. What do I do now? Then about 2015 he started having issues with falling and passing out. If he won it, then you are entitled to his compensation although it will be much less $ than what he would have received. I have been dealing with them since 2004 with no result. My husband is a Vietnam vet and has Scleroderma. Why do our veterans have to prove so much when agent orange was such a poison. I inquired to my VA service rep. and he related to me that All decisions are on hold for Bladder Cancer claims until the VA develops final guidance on how to proceed with these claims. I was also told that even before the pandemic, claims decisions were never made in less than four months. Prostate cancer is which goes hand and hand with bladder cancer. We all suffered mentally and physically and are still suffering. My husband also was there during Tet 67-68. God help us! VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. US kept all the Nerve gas and Orange on the Island until 1995. Prostate Cancer I assume you served in Vietnam, You need to have them check you for Parkinsons disease. I was stationed in Korat Thailand 72-73 and lived outside the west gate which is in the red zone ( cleared by AO ). My countys VA reps paycheck comes out of our tax moneynot all counties are willing to pay for us to have a good representative. A few months later, they removed my thyroid. It's not clear how many veterans would be affected by the change. as a fully developed claim if you can do that, they process those first. After many years of dealing with the VA in Iowa City, I got him in to Danville, Illinois VA. Four years later, it gets approved and I file my claim on 1 March.. Good to know that maybe in another 20 or 25 years they might actually get off their butts and help us too. I find.your comment of interest as I just had spinal surgery three weeks ago (Lumbar Laminotomy L2-L5). Appointments. We are moving out smartly in initiating action to consider these and other potential new presumptions, grounded in science and in keeping with my authority as Secretary of VA, said Secretary McDonough. 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. My name is Beverly Smith and my husband Rodney died 28 months ago with Lung cancer. Specially the crooked politicians! Usually CML effects much older people not the very young. I hadnt heard about the Ft. McClellen exposure. Official websites use .gov It seems that most veterans who submit paperwork will get denied the first time regardless of their condition or supporting evidence. Together we are working trying to get all our ducks in a row to file a widows pension claim on the newly approved Parkinsonism agent orange approved disease. 10% for coronary artery disease and bypass surgery? I, at least, now have survivor benefits to help me in retirement. Loaded what ever in all kinds of airplanes. I check my status every week, still no decision. through the red tape. They do a real good job getting through all the red tape. My husband was a patient at the Temple VA for decades. He has a number of health issues. I am wondering this as well. 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. Also this was 72 till76. If you are a Veteran in crisis We have a wonderful VA home in Sulphur Oklahoma. Were you in Vietnam? So besides having survived Vietnam, there was Aniston. Our 29 year old son has CML Leukemia I believe from Agent Orange. Meanwhile, according to its website, the VA is currently reviewing its policy on Agent Orange exposure in Thailand, leaving Dan hopeful the door is now open for other veterans. Im not a Veteran either but I was born with the severest form of Spina Bifida. 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 ?? Often fence lines were sprayed to kill vegetation that may have hid the presence of enemy soldiers. Sounds as tho EVERYTHING is denied!! I am so glad they have finally recognized bladder cancer as a result of agent orange. These vets didnt decide to go to war with Vietnam they didnt decide anything except to answer the call of duty to their country. He has heart problems, diabetes, neuropathy. The majority of his career has been dedicated to assisting veterans with legal issues nationwide. Was on duty there when Hurricane Camille hit Gulfport, MS and was deployed down there for rescue and recovery. Had a doctor and a judge state that my leukemia was the result of exposure to agent orange but the VA is giving me 0 per cent compensation. In I was told they received it to late and no further action But they dont seem to have to jump through hoops to get help. Its shameful how they have forgotten us. 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. Its about time! I submitted my additional medical documents and completed my medical exam. Where does that leave his claim? Camp Lejune first 6 months of 71. Interior Department announces new initiative to restore bison population. They took away my health and my youth and replaced it with an endless routine of jumping through hoops to get basic healthcare needs, and now, as my body rapidly deteriorates, I will be forced to keep working until I die, which wont be soon enough. My dad also served in Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange and I have a genetic mutation or defect that showed up in the chromosome tests called Ankylosing Sponylitis. I believe the airmen who were stationed in Anderson AFB in Guam were also exposed to Agent Orange. Isnt the esophagus part of the air intake (respiratory) system??????!!!!! I have had cancer and other illness but still got denied 3 days before Christmas. Signed no respect. If you want to deal with burn pit issues the VA shouldnt limit their investigations to only SW Asia. 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. I wonder if it is a matter of large numbers of affected vets and the large amount of money that would have to be paid? Go to DAV or VA.GOV search fir VSO( veteran service officer) and have them submit another claim immediately. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. My dad served the US Airforce in 1952 through unknown date due to his records was burned in the 1973 fire. Currently, the following conditions are presumed to be caused by Agent Orange and will receive presumptive service connection for qualifying veterans stationed in Thailand: AL Amyloidosis Chronic B-cell Leukemias Chloracne Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Hodgkin's Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Parkinson's Disease I am 70. VA will begin implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), adding three conditions to the list of those presumptively associated with exposure to herbicide agents, more commonly known as Agent Orange. GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! I remember returning home for Vietnam in 1973 only to be SPAT on by college students as if to shame those of us who served, AND remember, we were FORCED to serve if your draft number was low. "Many of those who have been exposed are living with cancers, heart disease or Parkinson's disease. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. Big news from Iceland Feb. 2021 in the amount of lead in the base, NASKEF, drinking water in the late 90s. 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? I served aboard an aircraft carrier in Southeast Asia from 1972-1973. I served in B 217 Mech infantry out of Camp Kasier 68-69. 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? He had similar circumstances with diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer in Nov. 2014 and passed May 2015. Thailand veterans harmed by Agent Orange hope Congress will hear them Caption Local News By Thomas Gnau Nov 1, 2021 Legislation addresses presumption that Thailand vets weren't exposed to. Later I would receive bills for the co-pay and my insurance at work was charged $1,800.00! I am disappointed ive been fighting for my dad benefits only to be told no one can help me. For more information, visit our website at Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures Public Health. (PROGRESSIVE Supranucler PALSY). I send my prayers to you during this difficult time. i received my disability for heart and Diabeties II. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently added three more presumptive conditions related to Agent Orange exposure bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism which has the potential to impact many Vietnam veterans who were exposed to the tactical herbicide. What if your father has already died? We die as you ignore. I quit going to the VA for anything!!!! McDonough (Agent Orange exposure in Thailand) This case involved a US Army veteran (1967 to 1971) who was seeking service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, Type II diabetes, stroke, and atrial fibrillation due to agent orange exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam war. I served in Vietnam in 1967. If you have questions or information about locations where tactical herbicides were used, tested, or stored, please contact the DoD Armed Forces Pest Management Board by e-mail, fax, or mail: E-mail: osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.afpmb-tactical-herbicides@mail.milor osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.afpmb@mail.mil, Address: Armed Forces Pest Management Board U.S. Army Garrison Forest Glen 2460 Linden Lane, Building 172 Silver Spring, MD 20910, Health Care Never! Most counties have at least one. Our old family Country doctor is the one who finally broke the news to my brother and our mother. I am angered that a vary large number of us who have suffered from hypertension were left out, even though there is more than ample evidence to support presumption of agent orange linkage. Because all the perimeters were sprayed with various types of herbicides with dioxin in it. The chemicals, grease removers, cleaners, foam retardants sprayed often we used without question. Check in with the VFW or American Legion and they can guide you thru the process. You are eligible. We need to be filling their mailboxes with our concerns as often as possible. So many of us has been through the process without any results. Agent Orange in Thailand. What really irritates me is that those of us that served after Vietnam had to clean the old warehoused equipment from Vietnam. Will her claim be in archives with the Army I even got a claim number. Im 75 and i am sick and tired of being lied too. The VA pats itself on the back for adding three presumptives but conveniently ignores the one with a solid link. 2021, which came back approved on March 22, 2021.) Jul 11, 2016 THAILAND, AGENT ORANGE; Jul 5, 2016 RANGE-OF-MOTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS; June 2016 Jun 10, 2016 . This is absolutely the right thing to do for Veterans and their families.. The one we had before was worthless! Then the following week I get a letter saying I missed my appt. I only get the run around when I call. I have not been able to secure ANY Squadron Flight Logs either. The best thing for my situation was accomplished by my VSO officer. Put in claim many years ago when bladder cancer became presumptive. However, hes also had renal cell carcinoma, benefits reduced, and has now been diagnosed with cold agglutinin/MGUS. At least Korean and Vietnam combat veterans should be 100%, eliminate the bureaucracy. In one case, at Gulfport, Mississippi, new information received from a Veteran led to changes for that site on the list. Thanks for helping the lady above. My deceased husband, John Joseph McEnroe, died on April 21, 1977, from an astrocytoma of the right frontal lobes which spread to his spinal column and herniated his brain on his brain stem. Just my venting and 2 cents worth, nothing more,nothing will change. Interestingly, my husband was approved after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The VA is worse than the Post Office. Good luck with that! To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. They said in May 2012 they declared 100% disabled with the cancer. Marshall retold the story of his years during the Vietnam War where . My late husband was with the 14th combat engineers assigned to the 1st Cav. Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. But somebody reviewed my application almost immediately (a good thing and to be commended) and determined that the request could proceed. My self I got a bloody nose and sore throat. I had heart surgery in 1998 to remove the pericardial sac from my heart. Just get knowledgeable advice, from the VA or an accredited veterans service organization such s the DAV. Many people here were exposed to toxins after 9/11. Be well, Bobby. God bless, I hope somehow something proper comes your way. Do it ASAP as Im sure many will be doing the same,, GOOD LUCK!!! Will his cancer or children of male solders ever get any compensation?
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