We had a minor child at the time who also received $ benefits, insurance ad then monthly support while he attended college. My dad served our country from 1969 to 72. Complications from Agent Orange exposure were life-threatening and caused death. Read below for the list of diseases associated with Agent Orange! The Veterans Benefits Administration automatically presumes that certain diseases and disabilities were caused by military service; they call these "presumptive conditions." Thats good for me but what about my daughter. Reply to Email: Begleyra112@gmail.com. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 (drafted in 1967). I have never had to wait more then 8 months for a claim to be processed. This was so bad for so many and still effects many still today.. My dad and uncle were there in 65-68 and my uncle died 4 years ago from AO I hope my aunt see this and gets what she has coming to her as I know the VA was taking care of him but not sure to how much. The chemicals in the herbicide caused Agent Orange effects. PAID CAREGIVER compensation for me is well DESERVED , dont you think? Why wont the US Government cover her? U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. How the Train Derailment Pollution Could Harm Humans, How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits With Osteoporosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome in U.S. Veterans, How Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Is Diagnosed. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases. Bn. McToxic??? (C) in the a-shau valley in 1969. Chlamydia can harm your sperm, negatively impacting your ability to conceive. Because of its high dioxin content, Agent Orange is a carcinogen, meaning that it can cause cancer in those who are exposed. HA! I would go again if told again. Lesions related to prostate cancer metastasis and multiple myeloma! muscle weakness. Vietnam reports that some 400,000 people have suffered death or permanent injury from exposure to Agent Orange. Olson KR, Speidel DR. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Symptoms could include the following: The chemicals in Agent Orange caused several diseases and health-related issues in people who were exposed to the herbicide. I was in Vietnam 1961-1962 and for years, I wasnt even aware that I was exposed until 2 years ago. Some new theory out there suggesting PSA tests not be done on men 0ver 77-78. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: What Are the Differences? and First. Presumptive disability benefits. What are symptoms of being exposed to Agent Orange? We advocate for the disabled. Benefits.gov. We did the process ourselves as when we met the VA rep he was very negative and discouraging (almost purposely to frustrate us to give up). VA reps are swamped and it takes much longer. My story mostly same things to Emelia, My husband his Navy Vet. I have had a total hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer. Skin injuries similar to frostbite can occur if it is exposed to liquid chlorine Burning sensation in the nose, throat, and eyes Coughing Chest tightness Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Thank you for bringing this to light. For those of you that are in the process of filing, KEEP FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING. fatigue. Surviving spouse are eligible to receive benefits. Your state will usually have a list of VA advocates, any of which can help you file a claim. Exposure to Agent Orange has also been linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hormone disruption, and dysfunction in the muscular and immune systems. I was diagnosed with the Multiple Myeloma about 7 years ago by a private doctor and it took me two years for the VA to finally acknowledge that it, as well as the other ailments were all related to Agent Orange and the experiences of combat. I am 36 years old and my father served in vietnam. Just who in the hell does a so called disease expert has the federal autocratic authority over my body? Do to 2nd generation exposure of Agent Orange, cause there is no help in the government system for us to get. We are in an A/O appeal and can always He retired with 32 + years active-duty service, during which he held a number of leadership positions to include: Commander of The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research; Command Surgeon, US Central Command; and Director, DoD Global Emerging Infections and Response System (DOD-GEIS). I currently have had a claim in , even though the va . You fought for this Country whether you wanted to or not and it may seem you are fighting against them because of the problems of dealing with the VA, but you are actually fighting for yourself and your family. Agent Orange effects range in severity. Exposure to the herbicide causes Agent Orange effects, which include cancer, congenital (birth) disorders and life-threatening health complications. 64-68 marine. If I get my congressman involved, that will put a hold on everything while congress takes a year or two to get the same information I already have. Why did they deny her claim? Search the VA Office of the General Counsels list. Health Care I was at Ka shaun when 3 C-123s came flying right out the perimetere spraying. Use of Agent Orange in Vietnam. My husband served in the Air Force and was stationed at Osan AFB, Korea from 1970-1971. new chemical trichloroethene-trichloroethylene. I have been in the VA system for several years. Thank You for your time and service. I believe they need to look deeper into medical issues with children of all vets who served during that time. Tragically, exposure to Agent Orange and TCDD dioxins is associated with birth defects in exposed veterans children. The symptoms from Agent Orange are primarily neurological and intestinal-related. I was griefing and how I cooped to my husband conditions and to our situations with my 2 young daughters. My little brother died when he was ten, heart issues. Veterans and Agent Orange: health effects of herbicides used in Vietnam. VA has recognized that certain birth defects among Veterans children are associated with Veterans qualifying service in Vietnam or Korea. My husband was in Pleiku, Vietnam 1967-1968. The most harmful ingredient in Agent Orange is called 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), or simply dioxin. My sister and I both had reproductive issues and had to have hysterectomy. Please contact me for any information on Agent Orange and colon cancer. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. https://www.hillandponton.com/agent-orange-and-your-body-symptoms Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Frumkin H. Agent orange and cancer: an overview for clinicians. His hematologist/oncologist said it had to be the Agent Orange. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Im really drained!!!!!!! U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. It is bitter sweet to have begged for help for his Agent Orange exposure, only to be turned away, and now have it as a cause of death. 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Philadelphia, PA: 1 International Plaza, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA, 19113 But they still warrant prompt medical attention. Our great Government wont cover a claim for her condition. I am sooo angry that my father served during Vietnam onboard USS KITTY HAWK in 1968 as an Aviation Ordnance. have hearing loss. I would have to presume that because of this ommission, the VA does not believe that any of this Agent Orange got into any of the water ditches, rivers or rice paddys which we all waded through. I have been waiting three years for an answer to my appeal for the varices and for my liver damage and all I get is a stock answer from the VA. Hmmmm wasnt there a fire in St. Louis that destroyed Navy personnel records? More than 19 million gallons of various rainbow herbicide combinations were sprayed, but Agent Orange was the combination the U.S. military used most often. Gastrointestinal: loss of appetite (anorexia) nausea. Mt beloved Danny was s good man and was proud to have served even after all the negative response when he returned from war. He as advanced Parkinsons Disease. Porphyria cutanea tarda: A rare illness that can make the liver stop working as it should. The IOM uses a team of nationally renowned subject matter experts from around the country to gather all the scientific literature on a topic, identify peer-reviewed reports, and then examine the studies to determine the most rigorous and applicable studies. While we were in Vietnam, we were told that the spraying will kill everything that grows but will not cause humans any problems. Getting infections frequently. and all of the soldiers that will train there in the future including my grandson. I met him a year after he came home from serving aboard a destroyer during the war. But Dod and VA ha.ve only treated the symptoms. No significant relationship was seen between exposure to pesticides and Alzheimer's disease." Agent Orange contains dioxin, a known carcinogen. Leonard McCarthy, Vietnam 69/70 We call these "presumptive diseases.". He was a navigator on a KC135. I understand tha percentage will remain at 100% but compensation for added illness? drooling or excessive phlegm. Atypical Parkinsonism refers to any condition characterized by Parkinsons-like symptoms such as tremors, slow movement, impaired speech, or muscle stiffness I dont want anythings more worst happens to my husband conditions, Please Help! His claim was denied but I have been fighting for more than 4 years for my husband and all the soldiers that have trained at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He has been DENIED on his VA claim because VA says he cannot prove it. Maybe my experience will help someone else. Respectfully Yours, Susana G. msgie9@gmail.com, Its to get a lawyer!. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Tomorrow is not a promise, only a gift. let the va decide which is related and which is not all they can do is say no to each specific claim, or they might surprise you and say yes. http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/children-birth-defects.asp. When I explained I had stood in ankle deep Agent Orange while daily while on duty as an MP patrolling the area it was stored. And all this, is done by our government, now it is time to let other Americans know what our government done, and time for American government to help 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation of Agent OrangeExposure. WebNeurobehavioral difficulties involve two primary categories: cognitive decline, including memory problems and dementia; and neuropsychiatric disorders, including neurasthenia (a collection of symptoms including difficulty concentrating, headache, insomnia, and fatigue), depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide. This has been a fifteen year odyssey, please help me if you can. The affected child must have been conceived after the Veteran entered Vietnam or the Korean demilitarized zone during the qualifying service period. I am currently rated at 40% for the diabetes, heart disease and neuropathy in my legs. yellowing of eyes, skin, and urine (Jaundice) My genes were altered be it. involuntary urination and defecation. The damn carrier was on watch in theater & his DD 214 clearly states he was honorably discharged from his first & last ultimate duty station USS KITTY HAWK. We guide our clients through the most difficult times in their lives with courtesy, respect, and professionalism. The U.S. military used over 20 million gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides in Vietnam in order to strip the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army of cover and concealment and to kill off crops they depended on to feed their fighters. My father did 2 tours in Vietnam, as a child I was allergic to milk, had weak bones, some of my teeth grew in backwards and some without enamel, I was extremely hyper active and was diagnosed as bi-polar manic depressive, and anti-social. Tragically, exposure to Agent Orange and TCDD dioxins is associated with birth defects in exposed veterans children. My veteran died in 1997 from Melanoma.he was only 51! He also has asthma from an early age. My father is a Vietnam Vet and would like to get more info on the neurothopy problem as he too is being Cut back on his benefits from 40% to 10%. Exposure to Agent Orange is linked to certain cancers and other illnesses. veterans who qualify and participate in this program receive a free medical exam, lab tests, and free referrals to medical specialists if appropriate. Disease caused by Agent Orange may be passed on to future generations and can cause disabilities, birth defects such as spina bifida, and certain types of cancers. What Are Some of the Long-Term Side Effects of Agent Orange Exposure? Some of the long-term effects of exposure to Agent Orange include cancer, liver damage, heart and lung disorders, skin ailments and nervous system diseases, according to Truthout. The effects of exposure have been shown to also reach the following generations of those exposed. While the herbicide received a ban in 1971 and the U.S. destroyed all remaining inventory shortly after, there are still lingering effects present among veterans and Vietnamese people who lived in areas where the U.S. sprayed Agent Orange. Before making statistical adjustments for risk of death, demographic variables, and medical and psychiatric conditions, veterans with Agent Orange exposure were about twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia1,918 of 38,121, or 5 percentcompared with non-exposed vets: 6,886 of 278,230, or 2 percent. My Husband Paul G. his Veteran Disabled For young ages, he was only 34yrs old. Contact a VA Environmental Health Coordinatorfor details. Unbelievable. Contact Us If those exact words are used, the dr has to say yes. Compensation benefits are available to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange and their affected offspring. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Los Angeles, CA: 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90025 In Iraq & Afghanistan, the military had low ranking troops handle the burn pits (whats new) including burning plastic bottles (illegal in the US to burn) and now many troops are showing up with lung problems. Hill & Ponton P.A. I have had reproductive issues. Durant JT, Boivin TG, Pohl HR, Sinks TH. When Agent Orange is introduced into an ecosystem, it stays there for a very long time. Increased symptoms when in motion (Parkinsons is more evident when at rest). Agent Orange is known to have contained large amounts of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, or TCDD. He had diabetes, heat disease, and copd, plus myelodysplasia ( a bone marrow cancer). Chloracne is similar to other types of acne that block hair follicles, such as acne vulgaris. mainly because of my ptsd and from a business that I thought that serves exclusively to military. You may first notice weakness as difficulty climbing stairs or with walking. If lung cancer spreads to other areas of the body, you may experience: Soft tissue sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, mesothelioma, Kaposis sarcoma, or chondrosarcoma). Files case in June 06. Agent Orange was one of several herbicides used in Vietnam, the others including Agents White, Purple, Blue, Pink, and Green. Do the effects of Agent Orange cause birth defects? Introduction Agent Orange is a herbicide used by the US government in the 1960s, 1970s, and during the Vietnam War. I was denied AO and I will be damned to file again. Is there a test to show if you are an Agent Orange victim? I am luckier than many. Dear Dr. Erickson, Thank you for your service. I was stationed there in 1975 for basic training and shortly afterwards noticed lesions inside of my nose and was treated for ovarian cancer 10 years ago and have thyroid problems. Launching & recovering fighter aircraft was his freakin job! Respiratory disorders veterans who inhaled the chemicals in Agent Orange on a regular basis may experience chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other My father died from amlyodosis. After years of being the one lifting luggage sat airports for hospital appointments from Saipan, Guam, and tripled in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Oregon, now Washington, my physical healt now shooting 55yrs of age, mental, physical and emotional Heath of my being is really taking a big toll on me. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
Skin changes, including easy bruising, thickening and dark or purple patches around eyes. I recently made a claim for the lung cancer and letter of denial dur to compensated already is the decision. 101st Airborne (Vietnam, 1967-68), Chico, Ca. About 50 million litres (13 million gallons) of Agent Orangecontaining about 170 kg (375 pounds) of dioxinwere dropped on Vietnam. Agent Orange exposure doesnt just affect the veteran. NOW IM 70 AND THINK ABOUT IT A LOT AS WELL. 203, San Jose, CA 95134 I LOVE MY COUNTRY AND THE VETS THAT SERVED WITH ME IN NAM 65-66. In 1962, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) started using herbicides like Agent Orange to defoliate Vietnamese jungles and farmland in an attempt to make it easier for American combat troops to detect enemy forces and disrupt the enemy's food supply chain. I have been receiving benefits since my husband passed in 2007. ww 11 Exposure to dioxins can cause numerous health problems and diseases, such as cancer. 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