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Radiation Exposure from Operation Tomodachi (Japan Earthquake Fukushima Nuclear Assistant)

Operation Tomodachi, Tomodachi Sakusen?, lit. "Operation Friend(s)") was a United States Armed Forces assistance operation to support Japan in disaster relief following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The operation took place from 12 March to 4 May 2011; involved 24,000 U.S. servicemembers, 189 aircraft, and 24 naval ships; and cost $90 million.[1]

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  1. Fort Greely Alaska Contaminated Nuclear Waste Soils State of Utah REFUSAL to Accept Document

    Hello Folks, I want to help post some new evidence showing that the Army Sm1a Nuclear Reactor at Fort Greely certainly had its problems and of course the Nuclear Waste from the Reactor with the Contaminated Soils. This document shows the State of Utah and its position of refusing to accept any of the Contaminated soil from Fort Greely, Alaska. This document can be used for those Veterans who have been diagnosed with Nuclear Radiation diseases and should be included in the Veterans Claims as part of the Evidence needed to prove those claims. I hope this will help those who are still alive and sick. Under all circumstances , remember to NEVER GIVE UP. Blessings , C.C. …

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  3. Radiation Exposures

    Hellon and I hope everyone is finding success in their quest for fair treatment and we'll deserved benefits. I was stationed at Fort McClellan in Alabama and Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. I conducted my basic training at Fort McClellan and was duty stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. During the time at both locations I along with many others was exposed to radiation and many other harmful chemical agents found in ammunition. I was in the PRP program at Aberdeen Proving Ground in which I was assigned to the nuclear reactor. Every month we were required to do blood test in order to monitor radiation levels in our body. Tried to file a claim and it never left the st…

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  4. New Forum - Operation Tomodachi - Radiation Exposure Due To Fukushima Nuclear Plant After 2011 Earthquake

    I sincerely hope there is no use for this forum, but with the latest news I thought it would be prudent to create a forum in case a veteran may need it. Operation Tomodachi - Radiation Exposure due to Fukushima Nuclear Plant after 2011 earthquake Sailor lawsuit: Radiation caused illness The Lead with Jake Tapper|Added on February 19, 2014 Operation Tomodachi Wikipedia Page Google News Search for navy deployment to japan earthquake News story Did Fukushima disaster make U.S. sailors and Marines sick? "(CNN) – Dozens of American sailors and Marines who served in the Navy's mission are now reporting a series of serious health issues following their deployment to J…

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  5. Number Of Vets Effected

    How many US personnel were exposed?

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  6. Nuclear Radiation At Fort Greely Alaska Army Sm-1A Reactor

    http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/726323.pdf http://fgacleanup.info/Administrative%20Record/AR005_sm1a_radiation_study_fga_0773.pdf http://fgacleanup.info/Administrative%20Record/AR231_SM1A_2013_EnvRpt_Final_Redacted.pdf Hello All, First , many of our Veterans do not know that the SM1-a reactor which was a major problem with nuclear radiation not just in the Jarvis creek dumping of radioactive waste during the late 60s but also thru 1972 , but also in the injection well fiascos that contaminated the well water for many miles around Fort Greely. The Army SM 1-a portable , prototype reactor was a one of a kind …

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    • Defense Bill Passage and Bladder Cancer

      rebabevets posted a question in VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims Research Forum,

      I already get compensation for bladder cancer for Camp Lejeune Water issue, now that it is added to Agent Orange does it mean that the VA should pay me the difference between Camp Lejeune and 1992 when I retired from the Marine Corps or do I have to re-apply for it for Agent Orange, or will the VA look at at current cases already receiving bladder cancer compensation. I’m considered 100% Disabled Permanently 
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      5,10, 20 Rule

      Ddsr posted a question in VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims Research Forum,

      The 5, 10, 20 year rules...



      Five Year Rule) If you have had the same rating for five or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless your condition has improved on a sustained basis. All the medical evidence, not just the reexamination report, must support the conclusion that your improvement is more than temporary.



      Ten Year Rule) The 10 year rule is after 10 years, the service connection is protected from being dropped.



      Twenty Year Rule) If your disability has been continuously rated at or above a certain rating level for 20 or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless it finds the rating was based on fraud. This is a very high standard and it's unlikely the rating would get reduced.



      If you are 100% for 20 years (Either 100% schedular or 100% TDIU - Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability or IU), you are automatically Permanent & Total (P&T). And, that after 20 years the total disability (100% or IU) is protected from reduction for the remainder of the person's life. "M-21-1-IX.ii.2.1.j. When a P&T Disability Exists"



      At 55, P&T (Permanent & Total) or a few other reasons the VBA will not initiate a review. Here is the graphic below for that. However if the Veteran files a new compensation claim or files for an increase, then it is YOU that initiated to possible review.



      NOTE: Until a percentage is in place for 10 years, the service connection can be removed. After that, the service connection is protected.



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      Example for 2020 using the same disability rating



      1998 - Initially Service Connected @ 10%



      RESULT: Service Connection Protected in 2008



      RESULT: 10% Protected from reduction in 2018 (20 years)



      2020 - Service Connection Increased @ 30%



      RESULT: 30% is Protected from reduction in 2040 (20 years)
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    • Post in New BVA Grants

      Post in New BVA Grants

      broncovet posted an answer to a question,

      While the BVA has some discretion here, often they "chop up claims".  For example, BVA will order SERVICE CONNECTION, and leave it up to the VARO the disability percent and effective date.  

      I hate that its that way.  The board should "render a decision", to include service connection, disability percentage AND effective date, so we dont have to appeal "each" of those issues over then next 15 years on a hamster wheel.  
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    • Finally Won...NOW WHAT?

      Ztmiller8 posted a question in Appealing Your Veterans Compensation Disability Claims NOD, DRO, BVA, USCAVC,

      Finally heard back that I received my 100% Overall rating and a 100% PTSD rating Following my long appeal process!

      My question is this, given the fact that my appeal was on the advanced docket and is an “Expedited” appeal, what happens now and how long(ish) is the process from here on out with retro and so forth? I’ve read a million things but nothing with an expedited appeal status.

      Anyone deal with this situation before? My jump is from 50 to 100 over the course of 2 years if that helps some. I only am asking because as happy as I am, I would be much happier to pay some of these bills off!
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    • Post in Higher level review

      Joey Ross posted an answer to a question,

      I told reviewer that I had a bad C&P, and that all I wanted was a fair shake, and she even said, that was what she was all ready viewed for herself. The first C&P don't even  reflect my Treatment in the VA PTSD clinic. In my new C&P I was only asked about symptoms, seeing shit, rituals, nightmares, paying bills and about childhood, but didn't ask about details of it. Just about twenty question, and  nothing about stressor,
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