My husband was diagnosed with Stage 1b lung cancer last week after resection of his left upper lobe. He spent one month in Vietnam sometime in the mid 1960's, but returned to the states early due to a family emergency. His DD 214 doesn't reflect the short amount of time he spent in Korea. Is my best course of action to request copies of his PCS orders to Vietnam from the NARA?
From my research the only rating code I've found close to lung cancer is 6819 - neoplasms, malignant and 6820 - neoplasms, benign. According to CFR 38, veterans approved for benefits from the presumptive list of diseases for Agent Orange, receive benefits at the 100% rate for 6 months after surgery, etc. I'm having trouble finding a rating code that covers the residuals of lung cancer so that I can estimae what his rating will be.
Will it count against him that he was an habitual smoker until about 8 years ago?
Also, is there a recent Fast Track System list for Agent Orange presumptives that includes lung cancer? Since he's in no shape to make a VA visit, I'm looking for a way to establish his claim date as soon as possible. The only Fast Track System list that I could find doesn't list lung cancer. Please help.
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My husband was diagnosed with Stage 1b lung cancer last week after resection of his left upper lobe. He spent one month in Vietnam sometime in the mid 1960's, but returned to the states early due to a family emergency. His DD 214 doesn't reflect the short amount of time he spent in Korea. Is my best course of action to request copies of his PCS orders to Vietnam from the NARA?
From my research the only rating code I've found close to lung cancer is 6819 - neoplasms, malignant and 6820 - neoplasms, benign. According to CFR 38, veterans approved for benefits from the presumptive list of diseases for Agent Orange, receive benefits at the 100% rate for 6 months after surgery, etc. I'm having trouble finding a rating code that covers the residuals of lung cancer so that I can estimae what his rating will be.
Will it count against him that he was an habitual smoker until about 8 years ago?
Also, is there a recent Fast Track System list for Agent Orange presumptives that includes lung cancer? Since he's in no shape to make a VA visit, I'm looking for a way to establish his claim date as soon as possible. The only Fast Track System list that I could find doesn't list lung cancer. Please help.
Thank-you
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