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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. He passed in April of 2019 due to complications from his surgery. March 3 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department Friday sanctioned three Russian individuals for human rights abuses against a prominent Russian opposition leader. What did Kissinger quote! They have over 600 pages of medical records for the multitudes of surgeries, treatments, lab work, and final radical cystoprostatectomy 2018. Chronic B-Cell Leukemia 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. Skinner said the denial was frustrating. If one of them matches the first name you have I can keep going. The question I have about that is how did they determine I was eligible for and received the Viet Nam Service Medal and 3 stars and was the person who wrote the deck logs? My dad died of cancer and I RECEIVED NO BENEFITS from the VA as i am my dad only survivor. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. VA Mantra, Deny, Deny, Deny Until The Veteran Dies. I still believe I was subjected to Agent Orange. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. Monetary as well as medical and other benefits. While bombs and loud guns firing every were. 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. My father was in Korea and Vietnam and was diagnosed with colon cancer and lymphoma and died shortly after in 1972. Centerville resident McHenry died in July 2021 at the age of 74. My VARO retired. He proudly gave 23 years to our country. But the prospects for those bills is uncertain at this point. What about us Ft McClellan vets? 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. When will we be covered? They caved and gave me assistance for my heart/circulatory issues, along with a hearing loss (grenade damaged) and tinnitus. I have applied twice, failed the breathing test and still been denied benefits, that were promised to me at discharge then taken away by a grateful government. "In the United States, we take care of our fellow Americans who have been harmed in the course of their military service. He has a number of health issues. Welcome to the Ultimate Agent Orange Guide for VA Disability Benefits. My husband now has a 240% disability rating with T&P and we got the final ratings through the American Legion. Hodgkins Disease My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer 3 years ago. Good luck. Our desalinators were unable to filter A/O from salt water. Skinner, who has fought prostate cancer since 2018, has gone through 44 treatments of radiation therapy. has never reviewed my case as of June 2021. I dont know dates ir anything and sadly my mother passed a few months back and I have no other family to ask. My faith in the VA got a big boost by the quick response to my initial application. 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. Its a shame how they treated him once he got sick. (Even though he had rectal cancer and now has a colostomy.) Had peripheral neuropathy that was diagnosed early because he also had injuries so he qualified for that when years later he made a claim. Website is still saying researching! Why not better support vets than pay people to not look for or accept job offers.
Bill seeks broader aid to vets hurt by herbicide - Arkansas Online Need help. Our 29 year old son has CML Leukemia I believe from Agent Orange. There is no mention of Thailand, Cambodia nor Laos Vets. Then the following week I get a letter saying I missed my appt. 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. Is there a link between Skin Cancer and Agent Orange? So after leaving the marines, I didnt claim exposure during my first year out. Plus i didnt know i had all tha hissing noises rushing air noises till i got out of service. I have bladder cancer ive had stroke heart attack prostrate cancer and my lungs are scarred up. He died of lung cancer and I was told after he died I could no longer proceed with our request. 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. I was in Nam 18 months, 29 April 68 to 7 Dec 69, I have Diabetes 2, receiving 30 % compensation for AO induced Diabetes 2. s truly on the way! The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. Aside thought it would go away as it did some times at night after battle .talk to me V A . I later found that they were reimbursed by my private medical insurance. They treated us so well in Danville.. Comprehensive testing, detailed conversation and claims approved! 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? A spokeswoman for the Department of Veterans Affairs declined an interview but offered to answer questions in writing. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. Agent Orange was the reason. WHY ?? However, VA's adjudication manual (M21-1) does recognize Vietnam-era veterans whose service involved duty on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 may have been exposed to Agent Orange and may qualify for VA benefits. Nov 4, 2021 The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Mission Partner Awards 2021; October 2021 Oct 29, 2021 . kapm. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. WASHINGTON - U.S. 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 (McHenry) was a walking encyclopedia of information, Skinner said. have hearing loss. 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. Already at 90% due to Agent Orange related exposure.
VA Adds Bladder Cancer as Potential Effect of Agent Orange Exposure was a really horrible person who even after hearing of the resolution of the multi year court case by USN Veterans who had previously been denied because of only being offshore and not in the country of Vietnam called The Bluewater Sailors Act he Wilke said I am Not Going To Do It as It Will Cost Too Much Money The V.A. 1.
Thailand veterans harmed by Agent Orange hope Congress will hear them Good Luck! I wish they would provide some care or help for my brother and I. Weve fought very hard through chemo and our cancer. I hurt all over, can only get 40%. This is from a person who has zero family history of hypothyroidism. They go hand in hand but the government doesnt recognize all the years my husband had dementia. Funny thing is the chemical being sprayed one could actually see with no problems. Vietnam War-era veterans who served in Thailand say theyre still fighting. Not sure why youre responding to this woman so rudely. Unfortunately, not all VA reps are equal. Hi, sorry to hear about everyone having issues getting benefits for thier loved ones. Is it two feet from the perimeter?
U.S. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange 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 Get to va office and start squeaking. Never told the area had been coated with AO. GOD sees this. Log on to VA.GOV. Exactly my question? Agent Orange was used at my location. This is the first Ive heard about my conditions might be related to Agent Orange. I did not receive any cash benefits for coming in contact with agent orange. I served in Viet Nam Nov 70 -Nov 71, at Anloc VN and was diagnosed in 2010 with hypothyroidism. They really take care of us. Is this true? Bob has been fighting this letter since it came out, Skinner said. A few years later they said oh yeah well give you hearing aides but your not service connected. My husband is a Vietnam vet and has Scleroderma. Our government truly does not care. During 2020-2021, VA and DoD updated the list of locations based on new information to several locations in the U.S. and oversees, including Thailand, Korea, and . A lock ( 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. Our old family Country doctor is the one who finally broke the news to my brother and our mother. 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. Im glad that those exposed to Agent Orange are FINALLY getting some progress with the VA and federal government. Expletive like her should not work for the Veterans Adim.I almost called the veterans hot line I was so depressed.I want to open up my claim again.Help me please. Apply 5 times. The VA medical providers do not do this. When was this and what was this? 67-68 Tet. It seems that most veterans who submit paperwork will get denied the first time regardless of their condition or supporting evidence. He died at the young age of 47 due to cancer in his leg. What do I have to do. Crickets.. Best to submit quickly and keep copies of everything in one file. Jul 11, 2016 THAILAND, AGENT ORANGE; Jul 5, 2016 RANGE-OF-MOTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS; June 2016 Jun 10, 2016 . I dont think anyone in VA cares. He was told they needed to review the deck logs to prove I was there. 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? https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/locations/tests-storage/index.asp. We were stationed at McLellan in 69. If your location and time frame is on the list and you were previously denied disability based on herbicide exposure compensation, you can file a supplemental claim. Loaded agent orange, asked what was in the drums, they said they could not tell me. Died 6 years ago of AO related lung cancer. 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.
Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Last I knew Vietnam was in Southeast NOT Southwest He loved the Army. Lived for basically 5 months. March 3 (UPI) -- Renewable energy company AVANGRID said Friday an agreement to spend $30 million on components supports a final investment decision for a solar power facility in Texas, a national leader in solar power. My brother born in 1963 died at age 54 he was a soldier, he suffered from deep depression and others nurogical problems. Get buddy letter . HELP! Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The name Robert Bustamante appears in several states. The VA has pushed aside those of us that used trichloroethylene as a cleaning solvent in the 60s. My thyroid quit years ago, 3 hernia operations, and compared to many of us, Im lucky but At 75 years old, I dont know how much I have left. He was recently diagnosed with Parkinsonism. WASHINGTON - The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Squeaky wheel gets the grease I have had no status updates since Congressman Doug Lamalfa of California made an inquiry. 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. 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. 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. Veterans organizations have been fighting for this for years and it took an act of Congress to make it happen because the VA denied or ignored all scientific evidence. IM CALLING WASHINGTON TO FIND OUT WHY WE ALL HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR THEM TO DO SOMETHING! When will VA notify those who have previously filed a claim years ago for Hypothyroidism? Im fully compensated, tax free, and have free medical. In an interview, Skinner recalled that he was an aircraft mechanic on F4 Phantom jets while serving in Thailand. 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. Millions are suffering from mental illness, exacerbated by the pandemic. , my fathers name was Gary Tollie.USMC Thank you for your time in reviewing this note. 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. I have developed arithmia, high blood pressure, diabetes and asthma. Make sure you go to these appointments and provide as much evidence to support your claim as possible. People laughed at me at accused me of putting on. What about those of us Vietnam era vets that served on stateside bases such as Ft Gordon ga? Im a diabetic, I have high blood pressure. Why has this taken so long to review?? Now that I am retired I have been diagnosed with asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis. Without their help I doubt that it can be done!! Together, we must take action to save lives. I already lost my prostate over this. He deserves something for his suffering and death related to his exposure while in Korea! Thank you. I received a letter that said if I divorced or became a widow I could.get.the benefit. These conditions include: Bladder Cancer Hypothyroidism : A condition occurs when the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones Please check it out. I was exposed to agent orange while serving in Korea on the DMZ. I served in Vietnam in 1967. We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. Too bad this wont help my father or my family. Thank goodness Ol Uncle Sugar is on the case!
The Victims of Agent Orange the U.S. Has Never Acknowledged from 9/67 to 5/68, we had 2 helicopter Squadrons home Based on our ship. VA is establishing a holistic approach to determining toxic exposure presumption going forward. This can never happen again! I was born 10 months after my father returned and I am plagued with these issues. 9th Division.??? I have copd (breathing problems) and sinus conditions, do i qualify? Never heard from VA regarding my case. I have had tumors removed and strange skin problems. Thats why I ask, is there anybody left? These, mostly men, werent thanked for their service, werent cheered as they arrived home. I will never believe all the agent Orange was out of the soil and water when he was there. Parkinsons is a presumptive disease which means you only have to prove you have it. va sent me on a disk.Hell he wouldnt even do that to help you . 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. Finally in 2020 he was dx with PSP. Politicians carry responsibility also. Pay them. When a Veteran mentioned he had only been out of the house three or four times in four years, his occupational therapy team sprung into action. I have had sinus surgery and have to use inhalers to breath. Sinusitis is already covered. But not to veterans in Thailand at least, not yet. 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. When will there be support for the children? I had asked my VA rep because a classmate of mine had this particular problem that your family has. This in my opinion is a major problem. Also contact your federal congressional Rep. in Washington and inform his office of your issue. Exactly? The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. I still smell this shit today and my sinusitis claim was not service connected. He is qualified for nursing care however the thought is scary! So good luck to all who are still fighting the fight.
PDF Issue Brief: Agent Orange in Thailand During Vietnam Era - Dav 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. Im giving this one last try. What about glioblastoma brain? Isnt the esophagus part of the air intake (respiratory) system??????!!!!! We didnt know what killed all the vegetation in many areas on Searching and Destroy missions? He had only 2 children, my brother and I. Judy, I have not been able to secure ANY Squadron Flight Logs either. We were supposed to die off and father time is working overtime isnt it. We were in the field living in tents during phase line papa. Contact a VSO at VA.GOV. 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 Problem is I am the sole surviver. Never heard. Can you help? "Many of those who have been exposed are living with cancers, heart disease or Parkinson's disease. Im an ex-Marine who was stationed at Camp LeJeune (and Camp Geiger) for a total of seven months in 1972. My buddy was Merle Stinger and he is missed GREATLY! I finally was able to get into and fill out the burn pit registry about a year ago. 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. Prostate cancer is which goes hand and hand with bladder cancer. My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer 3 years ago. My husband was covered with the stuff in Vietnam and has multiple medical issues that he has been suffering since his late 40s. Do I need to have my VSO file a claim or does the fact that I had it when I had my Agent Orange exam suffice? He was informed that they were currently without the manpower to review these claims. Markers after three years are good thank goodness. I am a combat vet and 100% rated and served 38 years, but priorities are better at Medi Cal. You wrote an exact copy of what happened to me!! Youll quickly see youre not alone! I am a Viet Nam era vet: Denied, Denied and Denied, back pain. I was in An Loc the same time with B Troop 1\9. My name is Nicole Coon. The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. Operation Ranch Hand. 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. If you did not file a claim in 2010, you need to file a claim for disability benefits. File photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI |, To cut costs, Amazon delays completion of second headquarters, closes retail stores. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
Unfortunately we didnt learn anything with the AO exposure. Medic/ O.R. I have no idea if there is any support for children of Vietnam vets, but I hope there is. Following the passing of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, there are now three new conditions on the Agent Orange presumptive list. Both VA and DoD welcome new information on locations for the historical testing or use of tactical herbicides. ]. What about the other 4 years he was stuck to the damn oxygen? We would appreciate any help with the claim as it would cost 4,000 a month which we could not afford but one month. Then renal cancer which was not presumptive at the time. 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.
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