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Audio test tomorrow when listen to the words do you ever guess or only answer the words you understand? Last test I did guess at some words never did find out if I my guess was correct. My word recognition score was in low 80 form an earlier test. Thanks for any reply Ken

Thanks for the phone number the VA center is 120+/- miles from my home. Ken

Thanks good advice let your fingers do the walking.

Anyone know where the PUSAKULICH Clinic is located in Memphis VA, I have a C & P Schedule for Middle of June? Thanks for any reply Ken

My VSO was just giving me a heads up about the denail and my letter was in the mail. Next week we will get togeather and hopefully complete Form # 9. I wanted some insight from others members Thanks for the replies Ken

My VSO called, to inform me that my claims had been denied and to fill out a Form # 9. I could not find this form on VA web site. Thanks in advance for any replies of form number and how to complete for DMII and Prostate Cancer. Ken

Thanks for the replies

In the near future I have my first appointment with VA primary care doctor. In 40+ years I have never used a VA doctor for any of my health care, have always been covered with group plans from work. Will the new doctor have a “C” File? I will have my medical history but I would like for this visit help with some of my claims in process with the VA Thanks Ken

Thanks for the quick replies Ken

I have always had medical insurance coverage by my employer. Since becoming disabled I now have Medicare. Question, would I benefit any by having the VA to assign me a VA doctor? I have never used any VA drugs or doctors. Would it help in the claim process? Thanks for any reply Ken

Any success story’s from Veteran that has files claims due to Base/Post drinking water contamination? Or any success with claims for DMII caused by pesticides used in the old WWII Barracks?

Since 1966 I have believed that I was exposure to AO @ FT Lewis, WA. The only reason I believed it an AO a buddy on same detail was a Vietnam Vet. When I became disabling I strongly believed that my prostate cancer, DMII, and severe PN were all caused by this AO exposure. In some ways I had a place to hang my hat on a reason, place and time of what happen to me. After tons of research I cannot find any AO at FT Lewis... Thanks to this web site I researched EPA – Superfund Cleanup – NIH – CDC – NIOSH – IARC Fort Lewis has TCE in post drinking water. Pesticide exposure when assigned to clean up detail (This is same assignment I believed was the AO exposure) and the old WWII barracks we lived were over sprayed with pesticides when idle years after Korea war and the start of Vietnam My local Neurologist an Army veteran also suggested that I connect the dots from being station at FT Lewis was the cause of my DMII and my secondary condition being PN and PC. I had been looking at PN because this is what caused me to be disabled and stop working. The Neurologist will write an IMO letter to VA to support my DMII ~ PN. I would like to thank the members that help point me in searching other reason for my health problems. Ken

Thanks for the address

The following chemicals chlordane, dieldrin and heptachlor residue found in ground soil. Are these chemical used in the formulation of Agent Orange? Thanks Ken

I found this info @ http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/fiveyea...07100001723.pdf I know I may never prove AO at this post but it is additional information to support my claims for severe PN (granted SSDI for PN), DMII & Prostate Cancer All other do not forget this EPS resource. Pesticide Rinse Area: Pesticide Rinse Area is a non-NPL CERCLA site as a result of RCRA corrective action recommendations in the 1986 RFA and its inclusion in the 1990 FFA. The site is a 34-foot by 34-foot concrete pad without secondary containment that was used for at least 24 years as a rinsing area for pesticide applicator equipment and empty chemical containers. The site is located on the south side of Building 2054. The current and anticipated future land use designated for the site in the Fort Lewis Master Plan is administration (equivalent to commercial). The investigation chronology includes soil sampling in 1986 and a site investigation in 1994. Although the site does not pose an unacceptable risk or hazard given current and anticipated future land use, ongoing action (i.e., land use controls) continues since chlordane, dieldrin, and heptachlor were present in soil in 1994 at concentrations above residential cleanup levels for the potential direct contact pathway. 7

Thanks for the information, I have a copy of "C" file that I will be reviewing Ken

Carlie I am a little slow and do not know what the follow: Please define EED Thanks Ken

In 1968 I filed a claim for problems with my knee that I broke when on active duty. Due to problems with the VA during my first C&P I never followed up on the claim. In 2008 I was awarded 10% compensation for arthritis. How to claim pain back to 1968 which was in the original claim, and request reconsideration for back pay? FYI, I have a NOD in process but the above is not part on the NOD. Thanks for any direction Ken

It just occurred to me to ask the question. Will Tinnitus cause Vertigo? Does anyone have this problem? Thanks for any reply Ken

I found the below information but do not know what the normal percentage for speech recognition? http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/disexm05.htm [For VA purposes, impaired hearing is considered to be a disability when the auditory threshold in any of the frequencies 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz is 40 dB HL or greater; or when the auditory thresholds for at least three of these frequencies are 26 dB HL or greater; or when speech recognition scores are less than 94%.]

When you have a speech recognition score of 84 in both ears what is the normal percentage of compensation? Thanks Ken

My "C" File took 76 days total and rec'd earlier this month

Did this link open my eyes, have I been fighting the wrong battle for prostate cancer caused by AO. During my Army days I was a Tank driver for 1.5 years with many occurrences of direct contact with diesel fuel. Also when tanks were stopped in a line the tank driver in front of you would rev engine to attempt to smoke you out with exhaust fumes Thanks

That is what I requested with copy of C&P Audio exam Thanks Ken

My point of view since I am 12 (1997) years post prostate cancer surgery 11 (1998) radiation treatment of 35 or 7.5 weeks 2004~2008 two different protocols at NIH Bethesda MD PSA checked every month at NIH Hormonal treatment on going with Leuprolide that I have been responding well with reoccurring prostate cancer My Point never go longer than six months without a PSA test. Checkout this address and enter Prostate Cancer http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ Ken