Due to the heat and humidity it is common there but some people in other areas do get it, in this country the target group is obese, diabetic older women who live in high heat and humidity locations. It is a form of diptheria.
I only saw my CO twice in 16 months and after the last time his jeep ran over a mine and he was KIA.
The BVA denial just came two weeks ago and I am planning my next steps. I've never been this far in the claims process, looks like it may be time to bring in outside help as I'm no longer capable of going it alone.