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Jim Parsons · 10-19-2014, 10:47 AM

Wendy,
Thank you for the post on Agent Orange as I was able to determine from it that my ship was exposed to the toxin while we were stationed on the Saigon River with the Riveron Group. I was recently diagnosed by the VA with bladder cancer which resulted in the radical removal along with my prostate and numerous lymph glands. Contrary to all the negative press of late the VA was excellent in their timing, examines, testing and diagnosing of my cancer, however reading through these documents for benefits it doesn’t mention my type cancer! Is this the only eligible list or could it be looked at more broadly for other organs? By the way this has helped me to better understand my condition.
Thanks again and you should be rewarded for the excellent work you’re doing as a veterans advocate.

Jim Parsons
F/S 5305

10-19-2014, 10:47 AM	#5
Jim Parsons Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kearney Mo Posts: 197 Likes: 427 Liked 195 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible Wendy, Thank you for the post on Agent Orange as I was able to determine from it that my ship was exposed to the toxin while we were stationed on the Saigon River with the Riveron Group. I was recently diagnosed by the VA with bladder cancer which resulted in the radical removal along with my prostate and numerous lymph glands. Contrary to all the negative press of late the VA was excellent in their timing, examines, testing and diagnosing of my cancer, however reading through these documents for benefits it doesn’t mention my type cancer! Is this the only eligible list or could it be looked at more broadly for other organs? By the way this has helped me to better understand my condition. Thanks again and you should be rewarded for the excellent work you’re doing as a veterans advocate. Jim Parsons F/S 5305