So, good luck to any of you still living and fighting. the VA acknowledged Agent Orange use in Thailand and made service members stationed there eligible for compensation . He retired after 24 years of service in the Marines while serving he developed a heart condition that required a triple bypass he also suffered from PTSD, Rash to his back, feet, and legs he also developed asthma, and lung cancer from agent orange and smoking cigarettes of which was given to him his first day of reporting to camp they were included with his gear before that he never smoked. Hodgkins Disease My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer 3 years ago. 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. Everyone that was on the bases would have been in the spray zone for the herbicides, Flodder said. I guess the VA doesnt believe the wind blows, Skinner said. 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. 0:00 Introduction0:52 AGEN. Tom, you need to file if you were in the exact place where agent orange was employed the perimeter of an air base. Dont give up. We never thought, or were told to ask our First Sargent Can you tell me what chemicals we are using here, and how will they possibly affect my health 25 years from now? We were all asked to step up, and never thought that a real enemy might be the Department of Defense, or perhaps some other EM doing what he had been told to do. Crickets.. Ancestry is likely your best bet. One of their doctors lied and stated that he had examined me and found no problems related to Agent Orange. He got a double whammy being a Vietnam vets son and then whatever was going on with the poison that was Anniston, good ol Monsanto strikes again :-( And of course, we never knew about that until it was decades too late. I was in Khe Shan during Tet Offensive during 1967-68 and was sprayed continuously as the government tried to clear vegetation. 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. HS6 and HC7, both performed Search and Rescue and HC7 was the US NAVYs ONLY COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE SQUADRON IN VIETNAM. A deceased buddy of mine was stationed on Guam. Why isnt high blood pressure approved as a presumptive under Agent Orange? 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. Foc also told me that the PAHC senior executive has left and there are no more nurses to assist the doctors. It took another 4 years of privately paid care before the VA finally started helping out with SOME of the cost. If you already filed, find a VA advocate that is passionate about their job and will fight to get you the benefits you are entitled to. hcwjr/ponyhunter98 quadruple bypass Parkinsons like syndrome I now suffer from diabetes and heart disease. WASHINGTON - U.S. im sure he falls in this category relating to his death. I was in vietnam Quonlo for 14 months. VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have partnered together to investigate where and when Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides were present, and to update thelist of locations online as new information becomes available. Not sure why youre responding to this woman so rudely. Should we reopen his case for this? My dad died March 6 2021 of non-hodgkin lymphoma, he was a Marine in Camp Leguene 1963&64. 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!) Back then I should have reported him. Those conditions are bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism. Thank you for your service!!!! Never seems to end. Curious about soldiers that worked on jets, etc. Get to va office and start squeaking. Medic/ O.R. I have not been able to secure ANY Squadron Flight Logs either. Im giving this one last try. The majority of his career has been dedicated to assisting veterans with legal issues nationwide. He developed T1 diabetes and died in 1996. That something was diesel fuel and sht. This can never happen again! It seems we are not getting any help from the very people whose jobs it is to help us. I tried to respond to you twice, but they wont accept my posts for some reason. Problem is I am the sole surviver. I have had nightmares about the smell of shlt. Its shameful how they have forgotten us. File a claim for DIC at va.gov or find a good VA advocate to help you. 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. I received a letter that said if I divorced or became a widow I could.get.the benefit. I assumed that once a person wS 100%, there was no need to further file for illness related to agent orange. Prostate cancer is which goes hand and hand with bladder cancer. I now have Parkinsons, off course VA denied my claim . How did you find proof that the chemicals you mentioned can cause Scleroderma. We carried and transferred AGENT ORANGE to AIR CRAFT CARRIERS many times. What a VA. 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 try to kick it by running and staying healthy but to no avail. I hurt all over, can only get 40%. 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. He (McHenry) was a walking encyclopedia of information, Skinner said. The children of Vietnam are still affected by it. I was a platoon leader in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division in 1969 and Ive been able to locate and contact more than 50 men from my unit. An official website of the United States government. I served as an infantryman during the same period. It is beyond horrible. Dont give up! 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 was told then that the VA will have your teeth cleaned and thats all they are authorized to do. 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. Bob was trying to get that letter rescinded at the time he died.. Pay them. This goes on all the timeIm hung up on constantly, if I call 3 times they just hang up on me 3 times. The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, known as the VA, has added atypical Parkinsonism to the list of conditions presumptively associated with Agent Orange exposure during military service. I also have Inclusion Body Myositis. I filed a claim with VA and was turned down. Luckily I havent had any problems other than PTSD. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. I trusted the authorities in charge completely. Is there a link between Skin Cancer and Agent Orange? Never told the area had been coated with AO. Contact your county office of the state Department of veterans services. It continues to affect the children and their children and so on. The planes were routinely decontaminated after they landed on the carriers. My husband had a buddy who died there in 68, and all I knew was his unit and first name. He served with 101st airborne in Vietnam in 67 and 68. Nam Infantry grunt. My daughter had to have her thyroids removed when she was a young teenager. I too am having issues obtaining benefits for my husband who served in Vietnam. 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. The Secretary recently concluded the first iteration of a newly formed internal VA process to review scientific evidence to support rulemaking, resulting in the recommendation to consider creation of new presumptions of service connection for respiratory conditions based on VAs evaluation of a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report and other evidence. "In the United States, we take care of our fellow Americans who have been harmed in the course of their military service. the VA has its own math to figure how disabled you are on each disease. I was born 10 months after my father returned and I am plagued with these issues. Boozman, Tester Fight for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange During Service in Thailand. Steven, if you have not yet, check out Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance on Facebook. My late husband was a mess sergeant and somehow field combat training. A locked padlock When they say thank you for your service, usually it is meaningless. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Go see a VA service representative. What a deal if you were in county flying into defoliated areas it doesnt count. Seems like mission is to dissuade veterans. It is not a hereditary cancer. If you have filed a claim with the VBA since your diagnosis in 2010, the VA SHOULD be contacting you. So probably not a budget buster. We have learned to never trust our government. What about soldiers who served in Vietnam AND South Korea both of which resorted in exposure to Agent Orange? He has heart problems, diabetes, neuropathy. I am a VSO and I always get comments that the VA is That is partly correct. He battled with many service connected medical/neurological issues including Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) until he died in 2017. He did so much research on this letter (the Aug. 2015 memo)., These men are now in many cases in their 80s, Trone said. Yeah As a BT we used gallons of Toulene No respirator Had oil tank overflow on to mess deck about 1 inch deep. They helped us a lot. This toxic exposure was preventable. But not to veterans in Thailand at least, not yet. Had peripheral neuropathy that was diagnosed early because he also had injuries so he qualified for that when years later he made a claim. I have heard that it was used in Korea DMZ area until 1972.I know agent orange was used in Vietnam until 1975, so this makes me think the military would continue use in Korea also. I called Palo Alto pain clinic for back treatment. There is no mention of Thailand, Cambodia nor Laos Vets. Im glad that those exposed to Agent Orange are FINALLY getting some progress with the VA and federal government. The VA will take about three to six months reviewing The VA medical providers do not do this. We need to be filling their mailboxes with our concerns as often as possible. Sometimes VA service officers are not very efficient. My father was in Vietnam as D he was a rifle man and jumped out of planes. Spent a year on that Island as many other Vets. Will she possibly be eligible for benefits of the new changes? Im a GW veteran and it took me 20 years to get any benefits and it wasnt retroactive. I have heard nothing since. I never used the VA health System for 35 years. thanks Fred Carlberg, Contact the BLUE WATER NAVY ORGANIZATION they have access to ships logs and can confirm if the Kearsarge was in territorial waters at anytime. They used that letter repeatedly to deny claims, Mary Flodder, McHenrys widow, said in an interview. Centerville resident McHenry died in July 2021 at the age of 74. 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. 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. 5/60, 3/60. I have an idea of how to get started. It is sad that the govt does this. What if your father has already died? But they were all sprayed.. March 3 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department Friday sanctioned three Russian individuals for human rights abuses against a prominent Russian opposition leader. I dont know if it was specific to Dong Ha. Its about time! Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Good luck. Nobody in my family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nor their children, has what I have. They are deservedly receiving help for diseases as a result of the exposure. Ischemic Heart Disease (including Coronary Artery Disease, stable and unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death) However, there was a terrible consequence: Exposure to Agent Orange resulted in cancer, birth defects, and other significant ailments. He had me late in life . He was a body builder & very health conscious! In the following link you will be able to find a representative by searching State or County listings. He served in Vietnam in the Army from 1967 -1968. Then renal cancer which was not presumptive at the time. Charles, I too in my later years came down with Parkinson. 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. 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 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. Every time I went to the local VA clinic for my 6 month wellness check there was supposed to be now charge for this. Prostate Cancer I have applied for agent orange compensation nearly two years ago. 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. I assume you served in Vietnam, You need to have them check you for Parkinsons disease. File, ASAP; they only go from initial claim date. He passed in April of 2019 due to complications from his surgery. Contact a VSO at VA.GOV. The process seems so slanted as if to prevent the possibility that higher-ranking people bear the burden of responsibility. Respiratory Cancers, including Lung Cancer He told me the funeral home would take care of it. VIETNAM AND THAILAND VETERANS . I am amazed that the VA believes burn pit issues only affect those serving in the more recent SW Asia campaigns. 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. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS FOR THE VETERNS IN NEED OF HELP. We have a wonderful VA home in Sulphur Oklahoma. ABF3 USS HORNET (CVS-12). Posted at 4:58 PM, Feb 08, 2021 . My husband who was diagnosed with B cell non Hodgkin lymphoma started his treatment outside the VA then someone told him to go to the VFW or American Legion. Thank you for allowing me to vent. AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE . My disability claim was denied. The investigation did confirm use or tests in additional sites and dates in other locations. visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. How long until a decision is made on an agent orange applied November 2019. As a 30 year retired United States Air Force Disabled Veteran, I have prayed for this day to come. I would love to find others that new him. Im 72 and my time is limited and its been a long hard road, but Ive raised my posterity. Can anyone confirm this or direct me where to find the truth? Sadly the VA denies ALL such claims. I installed telephones and all associated equipment in outline areas. We feel your pain, we also got no benefits for a funeral when my father in law died from Agent Orange. I guess the VA is waiting for me to check out completely. Before that I was in 2\12th in the infantry and walked through areas where AO was used. Is he bragging about complying with the law? 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. Doctors say I have many ailments from AO exposure. My name is Beverly Smith and my husband Rodney died 28 months ago with Lung cancer. Hi, sorry to hear about everyone having issues getting benefits for thier loved ones. that rating. When did you serve in Korea? I was exposes to the toxic water, ( when I say exposed, I mean drinking, cooking and bathing in it) and developed hypothyroidism in my mid 40s. Agent Orange while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. My siblings and I have more then one of the affects from my fathers exsposure. While bombs and loud guns firing every were. He has to apply and use a catheter twice a day, something he expects to do for the rest of his life. I hope that for those who have struggled with financial burdens that help i The VA is merely following whats in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Law when handing down ratings decisions. i received my disability for heart and Diabeties II. She could very well be eligible for benefits. As I read story after story. 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. He was assigned to the 14th Engr Combat Battalion attached to the 1st Cav airmobile division. 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. I have his claims on file in my home. I am 70. Take heart, they will get to you if you were initially denied. Veterans who served in Thailand have long contended they face a higher bar in winning Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits claims, having to clearly demonstrate they were exposed to Agent Orange or other harmful herbicides while their fellow veterans enjoy a presumption that they were exposed. God help us! Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. Robert, you will be eligible for compensation if you have medical conditions that warrant it. You being the spouse rather than the actual veteran, you may or may not get to join. Surely VA isnt saying that stateside exposure isnt responsible for the same ailments as overseas exposure. Good luck. He is qualified for nursing care however the thought is scary! 2021, which came back approved on March 22, 2021.) When will his cases be reopened and his wife notified? We were supposed to die off and father time is working overtime isnt it. It took a number of years, once bladder cancer was put on the potential list , to be approvedwaiting patiently. was wondering what you have to do die to get something done. Just my venting and 2 cents worth, nothing more,nothing will change. My electronics van had inch thick dust in it and all kinds of Vietnam paraphernalia hidden away on it. He is possibly having to go to nursing home because of my health, and only has 10%disability for tinnitus. It was the best move I could have made. My countys VA reps paycheck comes out of our tax moneynot all counties are willing to pay for us to have a good representative. I am so glad they have finally recognized bladder cancer as a result of agent orange. March 3 (UPI) -- The Interior Department said Friday that it was taking new steps to restore the declining American bison population. He passed last year and I am sure his condition was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange or Blue Water exposure. Benefits are not necessary at this point for us. BenefitsHealthNews ReleasesSecretary's PrioritiesTop Stories. Often fence lines were sprayed to kill vegetation that may have hid the presence of enemy soldiers. This needs to be mentioned in your claim. Also, the investigation found less use in Thailand and the DMZ then previously reported. says good luck. 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. I was at a base camp in South Vietnam when after taking a short shower, ( limited water ) a chopper flew overhead and spraying Agent Orange in the tree lines when I got another shower, Agent Orange! This check was blood tests and 20 minutes with the Doctor who was more interested in possible PSTD than anything. Sinusitis is already covered. "Many of those who have been exposed are living with cancers, heart disease or Parkinson's disease. Cant find any records of Decontamination of Aircraft but i was in close contact, Launching, Recovering & Securing these helos after either IN COUNTRY or SHORE RESCUES. I know of another individual who served in Vietnam and has the exact condition. Just my own opinion, I have all but given up even trying. Have you filed everything yourself. I am compensated for it, though. My husband served 68-69 in country. After 2 and years of much pain and suffering he died December 21 2020. 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. They caved and gave me assistance for my heart/circulatory issues, along with a hearing loss (grenade damaged) and tinnitus. Any others here? Airmobile Division. But we filed a claim for our daughter for the Agent Orange. I know he was in Khe Sahn and went on to the DMZ by the time he got out of Nam. The va gives you meds but dont wont to give benefits.Our svo where I live dont even wont to talk to you.I tried to get him to make copies of . Each disease is rated from 5% to 100%, then I was also told that because I was able to raise my extremely arthritic arms over my head that I should be fortunate that the VA doesnt take away my disability benefits altogether. When was this and what was this? Are they eligible for Agent Orange benefits? Bob has been fighting this letter since it came out, Skinner said. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp. 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. He kept his job until he died. I couldnt agree more. Ten have them Submit another claim for you. VA says Prove it. Last his sight basically overnight when the inflammation hit the optic nerve. You sound very much like my 51 yr old son. I quit going to the VA for anything!!!! 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. My Father Thomas H. Wilson Sr. (Deceased) died on February 14, 1986, after a gruesome battle with Bone, Lung, and, Stomach cancer. We thought it was fire but no burn marks? I am the sole survivor (daughter). Together WE can connect veterans with their benefits by sharing this information. VA will conduct broad outreach efforts to reach impacted Veterans and it encourages them to participate in the rulemaking process. Over two years in one place. They deserve relief for the pain and hardship this has caused for them and their families.". The area that I lived in was with the Philippians off base in a jungle area, which was sprayed with a chemical to control the growth of the jungle out side of our barracks. I am a bladder cancer survivor (early detection). Hod ridiculous! 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. I have applied several times for benefits associated with bladder cancer and prostate cancer that I canttaccontracted in Korea in 1968 -69. from 9/67 to 5/68, we had 2 helicopter Squadrons home Based on our ship. Dont give up! What about all those who served as I did in Johnston Atoll in 1974. My husband, who is a Viet Nam vet, passed away 10 years ago from bladder cancer. Smfh!! It took several days to call me back. Good Luck! I was turned down cold! My husband has prostate cancer and VA wouldnt approve disability for that either. Why do our veterans have to prove so much when agent orange was such a poison. I served there in 1975-76 and returned in 1988 and stayed until retirement in 1992. 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. Oral, lung, esophagus, colon, prostrate, blood but not the stomach? Do I have any recourse in this matter. Im not a Veteran either but I was born with the severest form of Spina Bifida. 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. He also suggested contacting political representatives to get them to work with you. I am wondering if they are delaying action on the claims until we are all dead? 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. Is it two feet from the perimeter? I served at KADENA AFB on Okinawa from 1970 until 1972. Problem solved!!!! A solution by Congress may be the best approach, some attorneys and veterans advocates say. There was a lot of Agent Orange used in the area. I refuse to die just to piss them off! Copy this link and Go to the DAV or go to VA.GOV and search for a VSO. I am a Vietnam vet who is diabetic and I have ischemic heart disease, both of which are presumptive for Vietnam. If there is support, could you please point me in the direction needed? I dont think anyone in VA cares. Pancreatic Cancer 25 years ago at only 68 years old! Everyday it is a fight with V.A. I wish they would provide some care or help for my brother and I. Weve fought very hard through chemo and our cancer. Big deal! When will there be support for the children? Will his cancer or children of male solders ever get any compensation? Also, Lung cancer has been a recognized Agent Orange presumptive disease for more than 20 years. Our government truly does not care. as a fully developed claim if you can do that, they process those first. 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).. It has been covered up just how toxic Agent Orange is and how even a small amount if toxic. I came into contact with Agent Orange when footage was burned off in the northern parts of the island. Didnt speak to anyone for a solid year unless I had to and finally got out USMC? Im proud, its just too hard to pass on anything good to say about serving your country.
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