Upcoming C&P Exam

[Oliver]

I have a C&P Exam coming up. I put in a supplementary claim for Agent Orange hypothyroidism. Does anybody know if it has been added to the presumptive list. I heard it has, which is why I filed the claim. But my VSO, who filed the claim, says it's still waiting for Congress to pass it . Otherwise why would she submit the claim?? Please help, my email is richarddharrison@juno.com

[Marine Corp 69/70]

My two cents but when Congress pass the DOD budget the three Agent Orange presumptive were part of the bill go to the C&P exam and tell the doctor it’s a agent orange presumptive bring your medical records with you.

[GBArmy]

Oliver Your VSO isn't up to date. It is law, passed last month. (They didn't put hypertension on the list: too much money!) I you are a  Vietnam Veteran, you should be good. You need a diagnosis of the current disease, or of the residuals of the disease if you had surgery. You still should get a nexus letter from a doc if you are claiming residual disabilities from it IMHO. You could try to skate by without and let the VA make the connection, but I wouldn't.