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Stilt
I am new to the forum. I served in the Army in Vietnam (In-Country) 1968-1969. I was discharged in 1970. Back in 1998 or thereabouts I began experiencing episodes where I was falling down. After a trip to my doctor I learned I had diabetes. I currently take three meds to control it. In March of this year at my yearly physical my doctor became concern with the rapid rise in my PSA score. He referred me to a urologist who diagnosed that I had prostate cancer. I was shell shocked by this news. The doctor gave me two weeks to digest the news and make a decision on the course of treatment. The urologist advised me of the Agent Orange link to prostate cancer and I should look into the VA program. I was aware of the Agent Orange debate but since at the time it did not affect me, it was all background noise. Little did I know I was affected. Anyway, I applied for compensation using the VA's VONAPP process. After conducting more research, I think I might have been better to apply through my county VA representative. From what I have read it appears the VA might not be as accommodating without representation. Has this been the experience of others?
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