Agent Orange

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1. Agent Orange: Alphabetized Ships List

   Agent Orange: Alphabetized Ships List https://www.va.gov/shiplist-agent-orange.pdf

   Asked by carlie, January 24, 2012

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3. Agent Orange - Check This Before Posting Your Question It May Have Already Been Answered

   http://www.google.com/search?client=safari...-8&oe=UTF-8

   Asked by Tbird, August 11, 2008

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4. Widow AO Okinawa DIC claim

   I saw this article in the new News Section Tbird has put here: https://vanews.wpengine.com/ https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/42619109/widow-of-vietnam-era-veteran-appealing-denial-of-claim-by-va In part: "Veterans Affairs states there’s no record of a cancer diagnosis while Richard served in the 1960s nor is there evidence of exposure to herbicides. “They actually want a photo of him standing by this particular plane that he guarded, however, that’s not possible because he was in a high-secured area,” Mary said. So tying the discovery of Agent Orange barrels to where Richard’s unit was stationed is strategic to the appeal." The VA wants…

   Asked by Berta, 10 hours ago

   • ao
   • okinawa
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5. Legal Beagles =BVA inconsistency re: HBP and AO ???

   I feel like asking the BVA to CUE itself but I dont have a BVA case. There are 3 law judges here . 2 opining on an older NAs report and only one, the third case judge below , knows what he is talking about- as the remand in that third case here calls for the consideration of the 2012 report- Previously the HAS considered a limited and/or suggestive " association of AO to causing HBP- but after the 2010 , they found a "Sufficient" association between AO and HBP In this remand dated 04/28/20 In part it states: "Furthermore, the Board notes that the Veteran has medical trainingIn this remand (dated 04/28/20) "Furthermore, the Board notes t…

   Asked by Berta, August 21

   • ao
   • bva
   • hbp
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6. Metastatic Prostrate Cancer

   I just received an award of a 100% temp disability for the above mentioned illness. With another review in 6 months. The issue is, there was no mention of my incontinence problems by the CP examiner in the award. I have been having issues with this problem for a couple of years that has gotten worse since my radiation treatments. What will I need to do to insure they award a rating for this condition once they call me in for a review and adjustment from my present rating. Thank you

   Asked by Aviationtech, August 21

   • gbarmy
   • buck52
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7. Blue Water Navy AOs NVLSP Update

   https://www.nvlsp.org/news-and-events/press-releases/nvlsp-seeks-retroactive-benefits-for-blue-water-vietnam-veterans In part: Released 7/13/20 "NVLSP Seeks Class Action Order Requiring VA to Automatically Redecide Thousands of Benefit Claims Denials for Agent Orange-Related Diseases Filed by Vietnam Veterans Who Served in the Territorial Sea of Vietnam --- More than $4.6 billion in retroactive compensation has been paid to Vietnam veterans who set foot on land but nothing to Blue Water Vietnam Veterans-- WASHINGTON – In an effort to secure retroactive benefits for thousands of so-called Blue Water Vietnam veterans, on July 10, 2020, t…

   Asked by Berta, August 3

   • blue water navy
   • agent orange
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8. Agent Orange Awareness Day Aug 10,2020

   This is the first time VVMF has honored this day as Agent Orange Awareness Day. If you are a Gold Star Wife or Gold Star Husband, check your email for their announcement on this day. My husband's photo above is on line with info on others who are honored in a special plaque on the Wall. I found it on line today at the VVMF site,and it still hurts to know he is gone. He was an altar boy in Middleton,NJ and the rest of the photo shows him with his mother, in front of their house , and was taken one week before he left for USMC. 1964. His hair had began to turn white after he his discharge from USMC , 1968. While their names are not on The Wal…

   Asked by Berta, August 1

   • vietnam
   • agent orange
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   1 answer
9. peripheral neuropathy compensation

   Has anyone had any luck with a peripheral neuropathy claim for a vietnam era vet.

   Asked by Rudy Burt, July 6

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10. I Don't Want to Look Greedy Here, But...

    I recently reported here that my AO claim for Prostate Cancer was approved, with a 100% rating. While I'm grateful for the award I have a question about the disability start date. I filed the claim online and submitted my evidence on May 21st. The VA has always acknowledged the filing date as May 21st. But when I received the decision letter it said the start date was June 1st, not May 21st. Is the VA correct? Are my disability payments effective on June 1st even though I filed my claim on May 21st? Thanks again everyone for your replies and expertise.

    Asked by Max Rommel, June 24

    • agent orange
    • disability start date
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11. AO Prostate Cancer Claim was Approved in One Month!

    I asked for help on this site several times and the responses were great. I'm an AO Vietnam vet and I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I submitted a claim online. I uploaded the biopsy and my DD214 after being told that I needed to prove just two things: I served in Vietnam and I have Prostate Cancer. I had a phone interview with an RN that lasted about 10 minutes. Exactly one month from the day I filed the claim I got a letter from the VA that said I was 100% disabled and would receive $3106 a month. Thanks everyone for your help. Now I need to focus on getting better.

    Asked by Max Rommel, June 22

    • agent orange
    • prostate cancer
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12. BIG win for AO Thailand Veteran

    "REVERSES the March 22, 2019, Board decision to the extent that is denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction and REMANDS the matter for the Board to grant those benefits. With respect to hypertension, the Court SETS ASIDE the decision and REMANDS the matter for further proceedings consistent with this decision. DATED: June 18, 2020" https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/cmecf/servlet/TransportRoom?servlet=CaseSummary.jsp&caseNum=19-2822&incOrigDkt=Y&incDktEntries=Y This case had been previously remanded due to the RO's Failure to comply with BVA remand instructions. In part the C & P examiner failed to discuss or c…

    Asked by Berta, June 22

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13. How long is Agent Orange toxic? The answer!

    As the first veteran to be granted AO exposure at a post or base inside CONUS, I am asked many questions. The most prevalent question is," how long is AO toxic after application", for the purpose, and in the amount, needed to win an AO claim outside of Vietnam and Korea. The short answer is that there is no answer. In order to win my claim I had a statement from the world's foremost agent orange expert who states that once AO enters the sub soil, 100 years. On the other hand, some experts reply that it quickly evaporates in the foliage and tends to never make it to the ground, and even if it does, the residuals are not detectable and are non toxic after three days in sun…

    Asked by jamescripps2, June 20

    • agent orange
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14. The VA has told me that rather than be examined by a doctor regarding my AO prostate cancer disability claim, the "Veterans Evaluation Services" (VES) will be sending me an email questionnaire to fill out. Does anyone know about this?

    I previously sent the VA my pathology report results (three of 12 samples were cancer, Gleason scores of 6, 6 and 7. They also have proof of my 13 months of service in Vietnam. The person on the phone said that a doctor's exam was not necessary. He said after they receive my completed email questionnaire from the VES, my claim would be sent to a rater. Does this sound about right? Thanks.

    Asked by Max Rommel, June 11

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15. New claim first since 2018 filed

    The process seemed pretty upfront and easy. I was dx with psoriasis vulgaris this year with the VA. With 13 lovely new red scars and marks all over my shins and legs. Just curious I was already rated for 30% for my scars from my severe TBI wondering how they will even look at this being P and T 100% scheduler with the DX paperwork all in my VA medical records. Curious to see how the timeline these days will look especially when they say no cure and ever time I get cut on my arms and legs I have to live with a new red mark on my body not that bothered except when the cuts turn into scales freaks my family out prior to my service no dx of anything like this and throughout m…

    Asked by jfrei, June 10

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16. Help Finding where c-123's have been stationed

    Im wondering if anyone has any experience tracking down where the C-123's that were used to spray agent orange have been? If any veteran has worked on these planes at any point during service, after their use of spraying agent orange, could claim disability benefits from agent orange presumptive conditions.

    Asked by helpingvets614, June 5

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17. How staight forward is the process for filing a claim for AO related prostate cancer?

    I served in Vietnam in 67-68 with the Marines. I was just diagnosed with prostate cancer (three of 12 biopsy samples, Gleason scores of six, six and seven). I filed a VA claim online and submitted the pathology report. Can anyone tell me what to expect from the VA? I am already an Agent Orange disabled vet in their system (10%) for another issue. A decision on the course of treatment for the prostate cancer will be made soon. It will probably be radiation or active surveillance. Thanks.

    Asked by Max Rommel, June 4

    • agent orange
    • prostate cancer
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18. more AO Hypertenion awards

    "Citation Nr: 20007929 Decision Date: 01/30/20 Archive Date: 01/30/20 DOCKET NO. 06-26 807 DATE: January 30, 2020 ORDER Service connection for hypertension is granted. An effective date of June 1, 2004 for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a heart disease is remanded. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange and herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 2. The competent and probative evidence establishes that the Veteran’s hypertension is due to his exposure to Agent Orange and herbicides from his service in Vietnam. 3. From June 1, 2004 onward…

    Asked by Berta, April 30

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19. unconfirmed skin diagnose ? is it caused by A.O.?

    I have been going round and round with these VA Dr,s because they have diagnose me for eczema, 3 itchy circles on my lower back,,they ruled out lymes disease and some other disease. but is similar in comparison to other skin disease before they did diagnose me for eczema ,they took two biopsies and sent it in and it came back twice unconfirmed diagnoses.. .I ask about a A.O. Claim under the nehmer rule since I was a Vietnam Vet boots on the ground two tours or extended stay...anyway I have been asking these Dr what is it that is on my lower back? that will not go away or clear up? give me a diagnose.? .the intern/resident diagnose it as eczema and giv…

    Asked by Buck52, April 22

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20. COPD / Asthma related to dirt road dust sprayed with Agents Orange and Blue in South Korea DMZ

    While serving on the DMZ between the Koreas in 1968, we constantly traveled in open trucks, convoy style, from our camps to our positions on the barrier fence, to go to our patrol jump off places, or to go into the DMZ for GP (Guard Post) hilltop positions. Every day the dirt roads were nothing but pure dust, and we would breathe this into our lungs usually twice a day for 20 minutes or more per trip. While in country I suffered no breathing problems, as well as when I was discharged. About 12 years ago I noticed that I was short of breathe a lot, especially when I would be playing around with my grandchildren. Shortly after that, I went to a specialist doctor who determi…

    Asked by Dennis Urban, April 22

    • agent blue / korea dmz 1968-69 / copd / asthma / cpac mask
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21. ridiculous IMO fees

    I know that Dr. Bash is well respected on this forum, so I sought out his service to write me an IMO for my prostrate cancer . He took a long time to get up with me , even failing to call me after a call was scheduled. I had to email him again, and request another call. He was never specific as to the cost of his services. I used Dr. Anise's services in the past and his fees for two IMO's were $1500, in fact that is what he charges everyone. Another doctor Dr. Seiter has his fees listed on his web site and his services for an IMO are $500. Dr. Bash's secretary called me a few minutes ago and quoted me $10,000 for an IMO. She wanted $3000 down, and to arrange a payment p…

    Asked by Richard1954, April 17

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