Jp4,5,other exposer

[Robert Jones]

I was on an AOR during the 70's  deck force, always covered in fuel , either while cleaning the side or during replenishing, or breaking apart  the hoses.

I'm having trouble in several areas with my health: Congestive Heart Failure,Ischemic Heart Disease,Diabetes   Type 2,Peripheral  Neuropathy, Hypesfesion, Tinnitus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sleep Disorder   Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Chronic Back Pain, I know that not everything listed is related to exposer to fuel ( Tinnitus, Chronic Back pain). I need some help it has been 47 years and counting waiting for a rating, even being discharged for my back nothing!!! What is needed is any info on contact with fuel and what health issues can come about it. thank you

 

contact me at MASTERHARPOONER@yahoo.com

 

 

[GBArmy]

You have to have a basis for your claims in the service. Many of these are diseases but if you have no indication in your military or medical records of medical issues with them, you will have to get an IMO (medical opinion) for a qualified source(s) that links , for example exposure to fuels and chemicals that caused them. They will not be presumptive,meaning the VA will not admit that exposure would cause the illness. They have to be researched and evaluated by a medical specialist who is board certified in the field of expertise/discipline necessary to prove the connection between the disease and your exposure. Very high level of effort is required. This is going to cost you money maybe $1000-2000 per item in some cases, and there will not be any money back guarrantee if your claim is denied. So do your homework; figure out which one or two to go after and then start researching for these IMO docs. Several are mentioned here on previous posts on Hadit.

[Patton]

Welcome to Hadit.com Robert Jones,

I did a google search on JP4 and health issues. I found the attached research from https://apps.dtic.mil/ on the subject. GBArmy is correct, if it is not in your Service Treatment Records (STR), then you will need to get an IMO from a Doctor to connect your current condition with a condition/event during service.

Below is something I had put together to help another Veteran:

Make sure you have a copy of your Service Treatment Record, you can order a copy from here: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html

You may need a copy of your Service Records also and you can order a copy from: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

While you are waiting on your records, go to the Doctor to show that you are still being treated for the condition. After receiving your records, go though it and make a copy of anything on this condition. Get a copy of Medical records after Service and make a copy of them also. Go to the 38 CFR here:https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/bookc.asp#i The 38 CFR shows you how they rate a disability. The Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is a form that a Doctor fills out during your Compensation and Pension Exam (C&P Exam) which can be found here: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=&tkey=DBQ&Action=Search Both of these links has good information on what they are looking for.

Then you will need to write a Statement in Support of Claim (VA Form 21-4138). In this statement include a what happen and a timeline of treatment for that condition (attach the copy of your medical records that you made a copy of and referred to them in your statement). You also need to include how this affects your daily life and work. 

I would have somebody else read your packet, to ensure that it makes sense and easy to follow. If you have not done so yet, setup a eBenefits account at: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage You can apply for benefits here or you can find a local Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to submit your packet for you. If you submit it thru eBenefits, it will ask you about submitting a claim for PTSD. A PTSD claim is a lot of work and I would research it before applying. eBenefit will walk you thru the whole process to include VA Form 21-526EZ. If you go thru a VSO, make sure you find one that you feel comfortable with. There are good and bad ones out there. If you do go thru a VSO, they should review all your Medical records, and help you apply for everything that they feel as though is service connected. Also bring any after service Medical records with you as there maybe secondary conditions that you could claim.

Make sure that you keep a copy of everything you do, as you will need them someday.

I hope this information is helpful and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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KEROSENE-BASED JET FUEL HEALTH EFFECTS.pdf

[GeekySquid]

You are going to want to learn to search PUB MED and PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

use the drop down in the top left box to select the publications.

You will want to look for Jet Fuel, JP4, JP5 and JP8

You will want to bookmark this link

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/engines-fuel.htm

and whatever specialist you go to have them read it, particularly the composition of the various fuels. More research seems to have been done on JP8 but chemically it shares a great deal with 4 & 5