I am at a real loss, was stationed in the Philippine Islands for 18 mos. developed the CRUD..lasted 17 years,then it was gone, followed by my first heart attack, followed by two cancers, both removed. Doctors submitted a note to VA stating that the cancers could be related to exposure and should be considered with my claim, next came a bowel blockage, again removed. Next was a regular stent to help heart function in preperation for my first aneurysm, currently corrected with a "graft stent", followed by the discovery of another aneurysm that has to develope to a certain size before they operate ?? still waiting and watching...Next was a "widow-maker" heart attack, which the doctor refered to as "ischemic heart disease", at this time I have chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, headaches and I have become very "short" with my attitude. I went to VA for help in filing a claim, however, I was told, at the local VA office, that I could not file a claim reference to the Philippine Islands, as I would Never Win..so he recommended that I file a claim ref. to the USS Okinawa, which I was on...however, the VA claims that they can only find me on this ship in December, when the ship was no where near Vietman..DENIAL...Still the Philippine Islands are considered by many as being one heck of a TOXIC Dump !! What TO DO ? Where do I locate a good attorney ?? Let me Re-Enlist,! THE MILITARY CAN PAY FOR ALL OF THIS..Any help Please...I WILL APPRECIATE IT....thank you..