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In response to my last post... Berta, Here's the thing. Normally, kidney tumors that are cancer (and most of them are) occur in only one kidney. Art had tumors in BOTH kidneys. When they occur in both, it is either genetic or environmental. The doctors at the Cleveland Clinic suspected he had Birt-Hogg Dube Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disease. They sent him for thorough testing at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. After two lengthy visits there over a span of two years, and DNA testing of his tumors, they RULED out a genetic component. We have all the paperwork. What does BVA stand for? Thank you!!!

Berta, Here's the thing. Normally, kidney tumors that are cancer (and most of them are) occur in only one kidney. Art had tumors in BOTH kidneys. When they occur in both, it is either genetic or environmental. The doctors at the Cleveland Clinic suspected he had Birt-Hogg Dube Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disease. They sent him for thorough testing at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. After two lengthy visits there over a span of two years, and DNA testing of his tumors, they RULED out a genetic component. We have all the paperwork. What does BVA stand for? Thank you!!!

I posted the question below about my husband's kidney cancer. We just ordered his military record so we can see just when he was at Lejeune. Next step is to pursue the VA disability. (He already has SSD). My question is: Was anyone out there able to get VA disability based solely on injury (delayed ) from the water at Camp Lejeune?? We have already sent info to the attorneys doing the class action suit re: Camp Lejeune. Thanks for any input at all!!!

My husband has had a long history of kidney problems, tumors, that turned out to be kidney cancer. Both kidneys involved. Had 9 surgeries, and got a new kidney from his brother last year. He has been on SSD for about 2 years due to kidney failure/kidney cancer. During this time, I discovered the possible link to his military service. (He was in Marine Corps from 84-88. He was at Camp Lejeune during 1985 (not sure the exact dates, how could I find that out?) where the water toxicity was bad due to the dry cleaning fluid in the water as well as the fuel spill. Questions: Should he apply for VA disability? How do we get started? He wants to go back to school, and we would like to look into Voc. Rehab and Educ. But we need to establish that his disability is service-connected first, correct? He is only 41 and we have 4 young children, struggling to make ends meet and in debt up to our eyeballs. Thanks for any help, tips......Christine in Ohio