2. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, Squeaky wheel gets the grease 1975 -77. How long until a decision is made on an agent orange applied November 2019. Who do we contact to start the claim process or to see if we are eligible? 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. NJ? have hearing loss, VA plans, budget, finances, and performance. He suffered pneumonia in January 2012 and was hospitalized for nearly 2 weeks, part of that in ICU. 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. Is he bragging about complying with the law? How about the contaminated waters in Fort Dix, 0:00 Introduction0:52 AGEN. My dad served proudly and for only to receive nothing in return from the VA. No burial benefits, no flag, just nothing!!!!! Exposed to AO many times. I hadnt heard about the Ft. McClellen exposure. Im a diabetic, I have high blood pressure. So what about those who served from 83 86 that got bladder cancer. Thank you for allowing me to vent. Copy this link and Go to the DAV or go to VA.GOV and search for a VSO. He is qualified for nursing care however the thought is scary! VA took a leg from him before he died of AO related illnesses related to his time on Guam. He served in Vietnam in the Army from 1967 -1968. Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposis sarcoma, and mesothelioma). Worst of all I now find out the bubblers we consumed water from in our hangers were polluted. He proudly gave 23 years to our country. Together, we must take action to save lives. Being exposed just doesnt stop with the military member. The local dentist shop told me the VA isnt approving off campus work now. Bustamante, who served in the Marines with my husband stateside during the VietNam years. Knowing the approximate age of Robert will eliminate some of the other Roberts. How about those of us that served in Okinawa and were exposed to AO on the boats that were sent from Vietnam for repairs? I believe the airmen who were stationed in Anderson AFB in Guam were also exposed to Agent Orange. What do I have to do. Last his sight basically overnight when the inflammation hit the optic nerve. I am wondering this as well. Youll need prove you served in Vietnam (DD-214 should do it) and prove of your medical condition (doctors letters, etc). Any help appreciated. Apply 5 times. I am a VSO and I always get comments that the VA is That is partly correct. Every time I went to the local VA clinic for my 6 month wellness check there was supposed to be now charge for this. The bottom line is still that cases are NOT being dealt with in a timely manner, and additional illnesses are not being added to any list without first having one hell of a tough time being added. What if your parent submitted a claim for a type of cancer that was only from exposure to agent orange, but passed away shortly after submitting the claim and received a letter stating that the claim was being looked into; does that have any validity to it? Many of our Nations Veterans have waited a long time for these benefits, said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. Then was told, it was not caused by agent orange by the V A Doctor at Seattle. Over two years in one place. The VA told him he didnt need to file a claim because it wasnt covered. 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. I am a combat vet and 100% rated and served 38 years, but priorities are better at Medi Cal. I am compensated for it, though. You also have to . But trying very hard to keep him home and providing total cares. There is plenty of evidence but no admission from our government. My father was in Vietnam this same period he died 25 years ago from Pancreatic Cancer. visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. But we filed a claim for our daughter for the Agent Orange. Never heard from VA regarding my case. They really take care of us. Three tours in Vietnam, all on the DMZ, two brown water, one blue water. I would love to find others that new him. 1968-70, then back on Okinawa 1970-72. Sounds like the guys are finally getting what they deserve. I looked at all your pages of breaking news and it is all the same ,lot of words and no info of the breaking news ,Have been trying since 1996, and not much help ,turned down because it was not on my active duty records ,tried to tell the them that my many disibility,s came after I came down with non Hoginkins lymphoma in 1995 made no difference,they are waiting till some more of us are dead,I have most of those disibility,s they are talking about ,and it is rough to think about sometimes,but we will make it without va ,and probably be better off . The VA said his disease, of which there was no family history, was not related to his service and he didnt live long enough to see that changed. Lived for basically 5 months. How can I get information sent to me for adding the disability due to Hypothyroidism? Nam Infantry grunt. Shameful how they treat these vets!! I am proud to have served, but I am not pleased at the way the VA treats me and many other veterans. Anything new in regards to children of Vietnam Veterans? I have had no status updates since Congressman Doug Lamalfa of California made an inquiry. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Paula there is strong evidence that Dioxin the active agent in Agent Orange altered DNA and as such children can see their health impacted so do not give up. The children of Vietnam are still affected by it. I assumed that once a person wS 100%, there was no need to further file for illness related to agent orange. Good luck! Loaded what ever in all kinds of airplanes. Bob has been fighting this letter since it came out, Skinner said. Falls short of what needs to happen, VA needs to make sure above all that people contaminated why doing their jobs in service get help. Go online and look for the name of your state and VA rep and it will pop up with a list. To receive updates on my teams efforts, sign up for the newsletter now. He use to say they would spray agent orange below the hills he was on to control the jungle below them. Neither were they included in new Middle East veteran benefits until less than a year ago. Vietnam War-era veterans who served in Thailand say theyre still fighting. I have been thru 2 bladder cancer surgeries and have other medical issues. He is possibly having to go to nursing home because of my health, and only has 10%disability for tinnitus. It was like a checklist of everywhere I went through Iraq and Afghanistan. them are Veterans themselves. feel free to reach out. Im not sure if the new presumptive condition hypothyroidism is any different. We have suffered similar ailments. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. Chisholm said he and like-minded attorneys representing veterans who served in Thailand are winning these cases one at a time, but with detailed evidence, detailed arguments, detailed affidavits. ABF3 USS HORNET (CVS-12). Tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange had limited usage, testing, or storage in several other countries besides Vietnam, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Thailand, and United States. Heart breaking, hard to think about God bless all, Im just giving up. Surely VA isnt saying that stateside exposure isnt responsible for the same ailments as overseas exposure. He passed away In 1994 from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. VA says Prove it. In 2017, he was no longer able to communicate and was unable to control his bowel movements. PDF Issue Brief: Agent Orange in Thailand During Vietnam Era - Dav Im currently receiving a 20% rating for surgeries related to recurring shoulder dislocations while attending cliff assault school, boxing in smokers, and playing various sports for Marine units while stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms and Camp Foster, Okinawa. WELL I HAVE HEAT PROBLEM TYPE 2 DIABETES ENLARGED PROSTATE AND SUFFER FROM PAINAT DIFFERENT TIMES AS WELL AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. Now , wondering if i am incorrect?? 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. I have no idea. I also inquired about a dental cleaning which I have been getting off campus. I resubmitted my claim July2019. Mary L. Unfortunately you only had one year to continue his claim. We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia., [Editor: Separate issues. My husband served three tours in Vietnam and died a horrible death seven years ago of four of the diseases named. I was around that Agent Orange. 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. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. 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. 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. I have Myesthemia Gravis but keep being denied. I still dont understand why skin cancers are not recognized of all things that were exposed SKIN. But he trusted McHenry to make the historical case for him and veterans like him. Respiratory diseases?? 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. is like a slow boat to Chinathat never arrives! Does anybody know about it ? I sent in my biopsy showing prostate cancer and my Bronze Star commendation for service in country. Does the theater include Guam and other stockpile locations in the South Pacific? Too late. 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. Time is running out for these veterans, Brown said in an email. I also have a rare cancer of the blood called Polycythemia Vera, VA says PV was not caused by AO. I want this to be taken seriously! Age discrimination is against the law and VA can set better example by doing the right thing. Already showing problems, and cancer would certainly be the worst. I have hyperthyroidism from agent orange. The PPA has not been considered. In early 2012 he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, liver cancer and it was in his bones also. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1979. PDF Agent Orange in Thailand - DAV Thats our job., Its still essentially a case-by-case basis, Chisholm said. So many of us has been through the process without any results. I had a 5 year break in service and decided to go back in as an aviator on C-130s. Migrant woman dies after U.S. Coast Guard stops vessel carrying 54. I was checked out by a so called doctor at the va clinic for hypertension my reading were 185/95 and the va doctor told me it was ok because of my age which is 70 I myself believe thats a lot of bull crap. Good luck. Agent Orange. I am a Vietnam Veteran who, has lived with critical neuropathy after several EMGs. Multiple Myeloma PDF Vietnam and Thailand Veterans Agent Orange Exposure 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. Screw the VA and screw the United States. Good luck!! Roy, go to the nearest Disabled American Veterans office and ask them for assistance. The best thing for my situation was accomplished by my VSO officer. 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 have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Between the Benzine in the JP4 that I breathed, the Asbestos and Oils on the Tuluga, and the God knows what on the other ships it is a no wonder that I have COPD. Go to the nearest Disabled American Veterans office and ask them for assistance. This mysterious delay is not helping. 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. 2021, which came back approved on March 22, 2021.) Keep fighting my brothers an sisters. If you were in VN, now this disorder is on the presumptive list. VA needs to be alert to symptoms and catch it sooner, with testing. Now that I am retired I have been diagnosed with asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis. Was not easy but with their help it can be done. Also this was 72 till76. I believe I might get something after I am dead. But not to veterans in Thailand at least, not yet. And now that theyre all almost gone to pass this. Planes and Choppers spraying directly over us wile sweeping the area No portable water. i was moving a 55 gallon drum of that stuff and it wasted all over my lower body and my supervisor told me to go take a long hot shower and bag all of my clothes and return them to him he would get me some new ones, never to tell me that it was harmful i went back out to the bombdump where i was temporary assigned and read the drums and saw it was herberside i filed and fielded for agent orange but was told not service connected now i have hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism alone with i had to have my prostate removed for i had prostate cancer. That is why he called me! Make an appointment. The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. I have heard nothing since. The Kearsarge is NOT YET a BLUE WATER SHIP but i remember Launching, Recovering and Securing these Helos after IN COUNTRY or Near Shore rescues. It took a period of time because, at that time a US Navy Viet Nam veteran had to prove in country service connection. I am now 67, unable to work and already living in an old age living facility. The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? They will help you prepare your disability claim . My husband has prostate cancer and VA wouldnt approve disability for that either. You can file as a widow for spousal benefits. We roamed around downtown Anniston quite a bit. Yeah as a BT many times the Asbestos dust was floating like a fog. I dont think anyone in VA cares. He has to apply and use a catheter twice a day, something he expects to do for the rest of his life. The administration has known for years agent orange was killing VN vets. I guess the VA is waiting for me to check out completely. That will make U.S. military veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange eligible for the VA's disability compensation benefits. VA Disability Rating for Agent Orange & List of - Hill & Ponton, P.A. Why try? As a result, I was not affected by the many things agent Orange and the poison water from Lejuene contributed to my health. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. These men and women, and their families, have had to wait too damn long for this acknowledgement!!! We thought it was fire but no burn marks? Our government truly does not care. Log on to VA.GOV. A spokeswoman for the Department of Veterans Affairs declined an interview but offered to answer questions in writing. Ancestry is likely your best bet. Dont give up. Saw VSO last month. What about soldiers that were made to take the PB pill to inoculate us from nerve agents during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. 9th Division.??? Never seems to end. I am dealing with bladder cancer that was most likely caused by herbicides/AO sprayed on the perimeter, work areas and around the runway/taxiway and along the perimeter fence 50 feet from my barracks at Udorn RTAFB. Enlisted USMC, 2nd BN, 26th Marines, 9th MAB (Battalion Landing Team), I-Corp, 1968-69, Combat Field Radio (PRC-25) Radio Operator. The representative we now have is efficient and helpful. I lost my fater 4 years ago to the toxic water at camp Lejeune. Not sure why youre responding to this woman so rudely. Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Text to 838255 to Get Help NOW . Its on the VAs own list of bases. Doctor told me heart ( VA has me on meds, surgery in 2002) not in AO conditions. What about glioblastoma brain? GOONIE BIRDS got better treatment! Isnt the esophagus part of the air intake (respiratory) system??????!!!!! I received a letter from the VA today asking me to reach out they are liking for his next of Kin. For the last 24 years, I have been trying to tell the VA that my Hypothyroidism [Graves Disease] is a result of my two years in daNam: Vung Tau, Lai Khe, TDYs to parts unknown, and lastly Saigon. Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During I have an idea of how to get started. Thank god I covered my head with my Fatigue shirt. Were going to try to right a wrong, Trone said. My husband was in Korea 1973-1974 he was in the 37thArtillery 6th Battalion Camp Essayons.Will any new VA expand benefits help him? If not, I dont know where to go from here. I know what my brother did for our men and women on the ground and I am proud of him for it, but I ashamed of those who sent him to do his job and then threw him away when he was unable to fly anymore. What is the problem? File a claim at va.gov. I guess they rather spend the money on recounts and political stuff. I will continue the fight to get benefits for all veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals regardless of where they served.. Bob was trying to get that letter rescinded at the time he died.. Submit the claim Should I apply? Operation Ranch Hand exposed millions of people in Southeast Asia and at least 500,000 American troops to the chemical. As a disabled Veteran, Desert Storm era, all i can say is its about damn time!!! When I found out about this benefit 2012 I had remarried and was told I could get nothing. So after leaving the marines, I didnt claim exposure during my first year out. I was freakwently exposed to agent orange. My service record should have been proof enough. 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? 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. I hope that for those who have struggled with financial burdens that help i He also suggested contacting political representatives to get them to work with you. What about us Ft McClellan vets? I am disappointed ive been fighting for my dad benefits only to be told no one can help me. Never wait to be notified. 2. We are effectively ignored by the VA. Make sure you go to these appointments and provide as much evidence to support your claim as possible. I dont know where to start- and going by all these posts of ppl like myself- its looks pretty bleak for outcomes. There is more to that in his records and he died from cancer. I served in Desert Storm and continued serving in SWA on and off for another14 years with my last mission in 2004. 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