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Agent Orange & Prostate Cancer - How is back pay calculated?
Hi all, I have two questions: A) I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in early February 2016, filed a claim with the VA on February 16, 2016 and received the VA's 5/17/2016 notice of Original Award of 100% disability rating due to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam (1968-1969). I've done quite a bit of research (including here on hadit.com) trying to understand the VA's back pay provisions to make sure I'm being properly compensated but most of what I've found seems to be a lot more complicated than what I think is my pretty simple issue. The VA's letter itself is a little confusing to me - excerpts follow: "Effective Date: 2/16/2016" "…
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Just found out Prostate cancer
I just found out from my VA doctor that I have prostate cancer and because of my exposure to the spraying back in 66 and 67 I must get a byopsia to see the stage am in. Am 70% IU but payed a 100%. My question can I claim this medical problem even though I already at max pay??? Thanks any info greatly appreciated
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diabetes Aortic valve /ihd
My husband has had diabetes diagnosised in 2001. In 2008 he found out he had heart valve problems. He filed secondary service connected to diabetes. Boots on ground in Vietnam. They denied the claim. Said it was not related to diabetes. In 2013 he had to have that valve replaced and they found coronary artery disease. We filed that claim. Approved it 60%. But what should the date of benefit start. And we did not get the 100% for thr three months.
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Blue Water Vets News-Wash.DC
email from Carol Olzanecki- Blue Water Navy.org any questions ...I can put you in touch with her: Carol Olszanecki Yesterday at 7:16am · REP GIBSON WILL BE CONDUCTING A PRESS RELEASE AT 1:00 PM IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Congressman Chris Gibson intends to hold a press conference on May 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm on Capitol Hill to discuss the status of HR 969, the ...Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which he is sponsoring. Congressman Gibson will be hosting and will be inviting all Congressional supporters to join him that day.We need as many Blue Water Navy veterans as possible, and other veterans too, …
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Blue Water Vets Action request
email from notable NY BWV advocate Sue Belanger: "For everyone who feels helpless with the situation with our Navy Vietnam veterans you can make a huge difference with just a one minute phone call. For those who wish they were standing by our sides in a march from the capitol to the DVA, you can do just that by this call to the phone number below. Please pass this along to all in your address book, your kids, neighbors andfriends. As we meet with Rep Gibson for a huge press release and then march with our signs in D.C. we want the phone line to be busy supporting us shoulder to shoulder. MARK MAY 18TH ON YOUR CALENDARS. Yes I plan to be there in my sailor …
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bladder cancer due to AO possible ?
https://www.propublica.org/article/vietnam-vets-push-va-to-link-bladder-cancer-to-agent-orange This recent article reveals from a Vietnam vet how reluctant the VA is to SC anything that is not on the AO presumptive list. But the recent IOM report might eventually get this disability on the list. The vet says in the article he had IMOs but still they would not SC...I can only wonder if those IMOs lacked a strong medical rationale with some med citations. In any event it would be wonderful if vets with bladder cancer could be SCed under the AO regs. I never dreamed I would live long enough to ever see IHD on the AO presumptive list. Nothing is…
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IHD just caught up with me.
I crumped yesterday morning-pneumonia/ congestive heart issues. Seems I always choose a weekend to end up in a hospital. Doc tentatively dx'd IHD. Great. Something new to file for. VA will just be ecstatic to hear from me again. Clear Prop.
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diabetes Diabetes -- Agent Orange
Has anyone filed a claim regarding severe leg cramps.
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1600 AO Claims Missed by Contractor, WTF!
I wasn't aware the VA used outside Contractors, to review Comp Claims Applications for possible AO exposure. They were paid $300/350 depending on thickness of C-File. They allegedly had very little AO training and quite often spent only a few minutes reviewing each file. Apparently at least 1600 AO Associated Claims were missed and not referred for Nehmer expediting. We learn something new everyday. Agent Orange benefit screening process scrutinized in Congress _ McClatchy DC.htm
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Bladder Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Parkinson Disease or Symptoms Associated to Agent Orange but IOM downgrades Spina Bifida
Review the Health Effects in Vietnam Veterans of Exposure to Herbicides—Tenth Biennial Update – The Agent Orange Act of 1991, extended by Public Law 107-103, direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract with the NAS to conduct a comprehensive review of scientific and medical literature on health effects from exposure to Agent Orange, and to conduct biennial updates. The statute directs each new NAS committee to determine, to the extent that scientific data permit, meaningful determinations: See more at: http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/Veterans/HealthEffectsVietnamVeteransHerbicides.aspx Download the PDFs: It may help veterans diagnose…
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Agent Orange and Roos. Roads PR
Those asking about the use and storage of Agent Orange in Puerto Rico, I can attest to seeing and handling Agent Orange, Purple, Green and White on the Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in 1976. Contact me if I can be of help
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Ailing Vietnam Vets Hunt Through Ships’ Logs to Prove They Should Get Benefits
https://www.propublica.org/article/vietnam-vets-hunt-through-ships-logs-to-prove-they-should-get-benefits
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