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Jimmy the socks
I am retired Air Force. First 14 yrs communications using Trichloroethylene (TCE) daily to degrease equipment. Never instructed to use protective safety gear. Liver enzymes were elevated the year before retirement and higher each year after that. I was not informed that my labs were abnormal. NEVER drank alcohol and stayed physically fit. My triglycerides and cholesterol were high during active duty however. Shortly after retirement developed type 2 Diabetes and at a routine blood lab was told my liver enzymes were very high. Had a biopsy and was told I have NASH, Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. All tests proved my condition was not hereditary. I am now in 4th end stage cirrhosis and will require a liver transplant very soon. I am on the list now. Crazy for a guy who never drinks alcohol as most people associate cirrhosis with alcoholism. Is there anyone out there who was exposed to TCE who has a liver disease? It is difficult to find others like myself who can understand and be supportive. I am awaiting the VA's decision for my disability benefits. Supplied them with all labs, active duty and retired, my biopsy and other films, a nexus letter which states "At lease as likely as not" that TCE caused my liver disease", buddy letters to prove I had my hands in the stuff daily, medical journals, and much more. I gave the VA a letter from the VA doctors stating I am "Unemployable". Can anyone offer any assistance on documented info and your story as well. Feel free to E-mail me directly at jim570150@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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