He served during Vietnam war. I know a Roberto Bustamante in Tampa Fl. The review board keeps telling me this every time I refile after a new presumptive condition gets named, all five of them as of this writing. Who has those, certainly not the individual service person. Lawrence I am so very sorry to hear what they are doing in FAILING to recognize and properly 1) take care of your situation and 2) acknowledge responsibility and approve full 100% benefits. For anyone that has questions about a claim, or their eligibility for VA benefits, you should reach out to your local VSO. Sounds like the guys are finally getting what they deserve. 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. What about soldiers that were made to take the PB pill to inoculate us from nerve agents during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Hang in there Brother. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer 3 years ago. Filed again 12/15/2020 in anticipation of the dx finally being approved as presumptive. I want this to be taken seriously! Ive had issues with my hands shaking for a long time. The VA even treats me for it but how do I get a claim approved? Been diagnosed, had surgery with a lifetime of chemo and radiation. Well Im still kicking. He use to say they would spray agent orange below the hills he was on to control the jungle below them. My husband had several of those illnesses, but VA kept loosing only the real important documentation and then even went as far as wanting daily records. We applied for benefits for ptsd also. What a slap in the face!! Advertisement. I knew there had been studies done on this connection and applied. Some men are so sick they might not be capable of having the clarity of mind to fight for their rights. He is possibly having to go to nursing home because of my health, and only has 10%disability for tinnitus. The only problem is we the wife take care of them but once they pass they give us very little money as surviving spouse . I now have reduced kidney function arthritis and multiple degenerative muscle skeletal issues. Any help appreciated. There is plenty of evidence but no admission from our government. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Thank you. 9th Division.??? I have only 50% due to diabetes and diabetic neuropathic . A doctor returned my call. 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. My husband had Guillain Barre Syndrome for 3 1/2 yrs & never came home he was in different hospitals the whole 3 1/3 yrs & his liver took the best of him. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) are renewing their bipartisan effort to support veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War-era by . He was informed that they were currently without the manpower to review these claims. What about glioblastoma brain? THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer 3 years ago. Persian Gulf War? My husband did 2 tours in Vietnam and we were in the process of trying to see if he qualified for disability at but he died before we got to far along. I sat in the chair, demanded him to look and waited for his lazy ass to find it! For 2 years they kept trying to tell him it was just battle fatigue. I am happy for the Vietnam War veterans who are going to receive presumptive rating for their diseases. He was 32 years old when he died and left me with our two children, Colleen, 4 1/2 and John, 15 months old. And still didnt know what all that noise was,,I thought I had to live with it so even severe asthma and many other issues, where do we go . Thank you for your service!!!! They (the VA) dont give you a definition of what the perimeter is, Harmon said. These vets didnt decide to go to war with Vietnam they didnt decide anything except to answer the call of duty to their country. Does the theater include Guam and other stockpile locations in the South Pacific? And on it goes now they are concerned again? THAILAND & AGENT ORANGE: Agent Orange & Other Herbicides: Resources "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 herbicides and may qualify for VA benefits."--quoted from the VA website: . Operation restore democracy in Haiti 1994. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. have them find out what the procedure is? 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. My husband also was there during Tet 67-68. We all know agent orange has a major affect on the respiratory system the could lead to COPD, During this rather dismal 14 month period I often wondered why so much red tape when the facts were undeniably evident (at least to me!) 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. Ancestry is likely your best bet. Suggest you contact your local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter. My husband also served 67-68 with the Army, from DaNang, all the way up to the DMZ at Camp Evans as an Engineer attached to the 1st Cav. This condition, nor the degenerative joint disease I am dealing with, is covered as presumptive by the VA for the Camp Lejeune water contamination affected veterans. Ischemic Heart Disease (including Coronary Artery Disease, stable and unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death) I was born while he was in Vietnam and served on camp Pendelton Subic bay Diego Garcia and Camp Hansen all of which are super sites with contamination. VA doctors told my husband to apply for disability for Agent Orange which was supposed to be automatic if you served in certain areas, including Thailand, where it was sprayed around base perimeters, where everyone walked. Does anyone know if Agent Orange was used during the Korean War? Centerville resident McHenry died in July 2021 at the age of 74. Im currently suffering neurological problems, at first diagnosed as Parkinsons and later as an undiagnosed Parkinson-like syndrome. V.A. He stated that they used Agent Orange several times while they were in Korea. 2. He was rated 100%. After 2 and years of much pain and suffering he died December 21 2020. My lungs and Grovers Disease was not on their list. When I called the VA, I was told that this was not related to exposure of Agent Orange. Also this was 72 till76. My husband found a good advocate 150 miles from where we lived and got all his benefits. Over two years in one place. There is no mention of Thailand, Cambodia nor Laos Vets. Can anyone in the VA administration help me understand why COPD and other respiratory diseases are not covered for exposure to agent orange ? 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. Surely VA isnt saying that stateside exposure isnt responsible for the same ailments as overseas exposure. Parkinsons Disease, Diabetes and Ischemic Coronary Heart Disease are presumptive conditions of Agent Orange exposure. Parkinsons? Seems like mission is to dissuade veterans. He died three years ago from penile cancer, a horrific disease. 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. 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. Hello Jerry During 2020-2021, VA and DoD updated thelist of locations based on new information to several locations in the U.S. and oversees, including Thailand, Korea, and Alabama. If a service person was in Vietnam, or exposed to chemicals the VA shouldnt play God. He saw active duty the entire tour. This can never happen again! Another one of my buddies was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. What is the problem? 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. Check in with the VFW or American Legion and they can guide you thru the process. On Thursday, Pennsylvania Reps. Matt Cartwright (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R) introduced new legislation to expand the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange for disability benefits to. . My three sons and some of the grandchildren are at risk and indeed have some unusual conditions. Are they eligible for Agent Orange benefits? We have been fighting a long battle with no success! I was there for a short period of time. Please help me for my husband & that was in Vietnam around the Agent Orange. The AFHRA memo said that although use of commercial herbicides is documented, the Air Force archivists found no mention of the transportation, payment for or use of any tactical herbicide to control vegetation on Air Force installations in Thailand. Any Veteran who is contaminated on the Job regardless of timeframe deserves help. Very helpful, but was told that the VA routinely denies claims, then you have to prove somehow that your case is a result of AO. They have requested information for my diseases but I have never heard back from them. was wondering what you have to do die to get something done. I had 2 children die at full term due to birth defects, I believe to be related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam My oldest son has a rare bone issue untreatable, I believe due to Agent Orange! is like a slow boat to Chinathat never arrives! Never heard from VA regarding my case. This edict became effective 1 January 2020. This was the only work I ever did under such conditions and now I pay a very high price, no future. He was diagnosed with Aphasia in 2011 and became 100% disabled by Feb. 2012. Be Well, Steve. Pass this info to everyone who was exposed to chemicals from Vietnam. Website is still saying researching! VIETNAM AND THAILAND VETERANS . hypertension should be on that list of new presumptive illnesses it has been on the list to be added for the last 3 VA directors the NASE&M has deemed it linked to AO and the last few I believe had fears that adding that would be a BUDGET BUSTER and that is why it was and is not being added the last one of the leaders prior to this one started a new round of research on all of the presumed so that he wouldnt have to deal with the list that had been presented to him by the previous administrator the question still remains why a new review ? Should I apply? I know of another individual who served in Vietnam and has the exact condition. your claim. The Young man handling Agent Orange claims referred me to my own civilian doctor and even paid for the visit. My late husband was a mess sergeant and somehow field combat training. I received a letter from the VA today asking me to reach out they are liking for his next of Kin. If you dont know what an Anniston vet is, you probably arent one. Were going to try to right a wrong, Trone said. 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? Agent Orange is one of several "tactical herbicides" used by the U.S. military during Operation Ranch Hand, a multi-year chemical warfare operation during the Vietnam War. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Get buddy letter . Shouldnt the VA have records of pulmonary following him those 4 years with repeat chest x-rays to monitor deterioration of his COPD? Bob was trying to get that letter rescinded at the time he died.. Was not easy but with their help it can be done. I served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1979. Refiled again Feb 3rd 2021 and been waiting every since. Were they ever exposed to AO? But they were all sprayed.. Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand. Could go on forever, but I should stop here. It took several days to call me back. Named for the colored stripe painted on its barrels, Agent Orange best known for its widespread use by the U.S. military to clear vegetation during the Vietnam War is notorious for being. Attention A T users. A solution by Congress may be the best approach, some attorneys and veterans advocates say. He has heart problems, diabetes, neuropathy. 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. 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.
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