Andyman73

GP, I have seen a rather extensive list of ailments stemming from AO exposure of parents to their children. But the list was generated for general info, and not because the VA or the FED are recognizing anything beyond spina bifida, from male Vets. Ironically the list of accepted illnesses in kids of female Vets has maybe 2 dozen entries, versus only one for kids of exposed male Vets. One of my nephews has autism, my twin brother's son, high functioning, but still. I just learned, 2 days ago, a fellow Marine that I only know from the gas station where I get my paper at 0400hrs, is one of the lucky Camp Lejeune water drinkers. I encouraged him to get himself checked out at our local VA hospital. As for me, I have yet to even hear of another Veteran, disabled or not, who is also a child of an AO exposed Vietnam Veteran. I really do feel like the odd man out. Semper Fi. Andy

GP, Thanks, I will check that out. If you or any one else has any personal insight on this particular subject, please share. Va already has accepted and diagnosed degenerative disc disease at the same spot.

I'm not sure where to post this, since I haven't been able to find any threads of this nature. I believe I may have a possible claim as a child of an AO showered Vietnam Veteran. My original VA rating letter mentions Spina Bifida of the S-1. Can anyone give me some input on this? Thanks Semper Fi.