Viet Nam Navy may be eligible

Harry 6674 · 10-19-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Not weird at all ll Gary, I have a friend whose dad that I have known practically my whole life that was the same way. He told me one time that he never really thought anything about Vietnam until he retired and the only thing he could speculate was that he just didn't have as many things on his mind anymore. By the way, thank you for your service as well as all the others who served.

Wow he never thought about Vietnam Nam? I've thought about it every friggen day since the day I got home. Must be nice.

SStockDart · 10-20-2014, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Wow he never thought about Vietnam Nam? I've thought about it every friggen day since the day I got home. Must be nice.

Oh.....I thought plenty of Viet Nam, but not every day....not even close. I have been in touch with two of my buddies recently.....that didn't happen before. We have shared stories that one of us had completely forgotten.....then It comes back to me. I think what it boils down to is that I was so busy while younger, and now I have time to think about it.

Wendy Carr · 10-22-2014, 11:48 PM

Jim , I am sorry I have not answered your post sooner, my husband is under going chemotherapy as a result of being exposed to Agent Orange.
Are you using the VA as your primary care? If you are, I would ask them to do a pet scan to determine if the cancer shows in any other part of your body. However if you had your prostate removed that is one form that is recognized. There are other diseases that resulted from Agent Orange. Here are a few: Al Amyloidosis, Chronic B cell Leukemias, chloracne, Type II diabetes Hodgkins disease, Ischemic heart disease, Multiple Myleoma, non Hodgkins disease, Parkinsons disease, prostate cancer, respiratory cancers , soft tissue sarcomas. You can find the list on www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp
I hope this answers some of your questions.

Wendy Carr · 10-22-2014, 11:51 PM

On the left hand side of the page click on military exposures, scroll down and click on the "A" for agent orange and it will give you the list and what they mean.

Tim Monaghan · 10-23-2014, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the posting, my dad operated in the delta during 67 thru 68. He died in 2004 from AO. After reading the site, it still breaks my heart. I hope that there still enough vet's around to use the information. again Thanks Tim

Eddies66 · 10-23-2014, 12:43 PM

Wendy, thank you for sharing your experience and information for our Vets. I myself am on different path with regards to being exposed to what we thought was safe or knew the risks when we did what we did. I have used the site before applying for compensation and additional information. I now have to put my faith in the system and the DAV.

Wendy Carr · 10-23-2014, 10:44 PM

Stay vigilant and check with whomever filed your claim. If you have not heard something in 3 months check on your claim status. If you are unable to check on your status have someone advocate for you. I tell all my vets to be PRO Active when dealing with the VA. I know it can be frustrating, but it can make a big difference to you and your loved ones.

10-22-2014, 11:48 PM	#3
Wendy Carr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible Jim , I am sorry I have not answered your post sooner, my husband is under going chemotherapy as a result of being exposed to Agent Orange. Are you using the VA as your primary care? If you are, I would ask them to do a pet scan to determine if the cancer shows in any other part of your body. However if you had your prostate removed that is one form that is recognized. There are other diseases that resulted from Agent Orange. Here are a few: Al Amyloidosis, Chronic B cell Leukemias, chloracne, Type II diabetes Hodgkins disease, Ischemic heart disease, Multiple Myleoma, non Hodgkins disease, Parkinsons disease, prostate cancer, respiratory cancers , soft tissue sarcomas. You can find the list on www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp I hope this answers some of your questions.

10-22-2014, 11:51 PM	#4
Wendy Carr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible On the left hand side of the page click on military exposures, scroll down and click on the "A" for agent orange and it will give you the list and what they mean.

10-23-2014, 11:30 AM	#5
Tim Monaghan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 17 Likes: 152 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible Thanks for the posting, my dad operated in the delta during 67 thru 68. He died in 2004 from AO. After reading the site, it still breaks my heart. I hope that there still enough vet's around to use the information. again Thanks Tim __________________ T. Monaghan 1006 S/S & Stk

10-23-2014, 12:43 PM	#6
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible Wendy, thank you for sharing your experience and information for our Vets. I myself am on different path with regards to being exposed to what we thought was safe or knew the risks when we did what we did. I have used the site before applying for compensation and additional information. I now have to put my faith in the system and the DAV.

10-23-2014, 10:44 PM	#7
Wendy Carr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible Stay vigilant and check with whomever filed your claim. If you have not heard something in 3 months check on your claim status. If you are unable to check on your status have someone advocate for you. I tell all my vets to be PRO Active when dealing with the VA. I know it can be frustrating, but it can make a big difference to you and your loved ones.

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