sparky19721974

Fight it I am a Navy Veteran and I TOO have PV. I have to do the same thing your son has to do. I just had a biopsy of the bone marrow to see how many premature blood cells I have. Can you tell me how your son got approval for his 40 percent. I served between 1972 and 1974 and was a radioman on a ship that used JP5

I served on the USS Newport LST1179. This ship was the first in its class. I was a RM3. I served between 1972 & 1974. The ship used JP5 and I was exposed to JP5 as a cleaning solvent. I was now have PV Polycythemia Vera. I have noticed there are more and more Navy Veterans having PV. It appears there is a higher rate of PV in Navy Veterans than the regular population. We need to get together and prove to the Va that it is service connected. The VA has allowed me to see private doctors for my condition. I have asked my hemotolgist to look into JP5 and veterans with PV. I will ask him if he will sign a Nexus letter for me. I filed a claim with the VA and was turned down. I need to appeal within one year to keep my claim open. Can anyone suggest a Law Firm with experience with PV?