I call myself, CAPTAIN of his ship , married 24 yrs last January 2015. An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? I have informed them that I dont have nor have I been able to obtain the medical records, just as they have been unable to obtain them. I lost 2 babies before conceiving my oldest who just turned 6. That fort was closed by the EPA in 1999 due to the contaminination by Agent Orange, PCBs, and other chemicals dating back to 1935. The affected child must have been conceived after the Veteran entered Vietnam or the Korean demilitarized zone during the qualifying service period. Cincinnati, OH: 300 E Business Way, Suite 200, Summit Woods Corporate Center, Cincinnati, OH, 45241 Official websites use .gov But, this Agent Orange Exposure is done by the government, but not willing help the families of the veteran. For no one mention the agent till just these past couple of year. You have received an unjustly low disability rating. Monsanto, once a major manufacturer of Agent Orange, denies that the herbicide mix has long-lasting health impacts. Sincerely, The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allocates disability benefits for Agent Orange exposure. Richmond, VA: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA, 23225 I have read many accounts of Vets who dubmitted a claim for problems with their kidneys. The most harmful ingredient in Agent Orange is called 2,3,7,8 USS Boston. Agent Orange is a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War by the U.S. military to defoliate forests and clear other vegetation. muscle weakness. Im not sure of HCM would be considered a version of ischemic heart disease, as stated above. WebThe following is a list of reported Agent Orange symptoms and effects: 1. Wish I knew how many veterans have kids with Crohns !!! knew otherwise. I recently made a claim for the lung cancer and letter of denial dur to compensated already is the decision. He has Diabetes Type 2, was recently diagnosis with Prostrate Cancer ( 6 months ago). During the Vietnam War, the United States government commissioned chemical companies like Monsanto and Dow to manufacture Agent Orange under the U.S. Defense Production Act of 1950. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). Box 449, Deland, FL 32721, Orlando, FL: 605 E. Robinson Street Suite 635, Orlando, FL 32801 What are the health effects of Agent Orange exposure? Agent Orange exposure is associated with a number of medical conditions, some of which are. WebAgent Orange is a mixture of two active chemicals. Agent Orange gets its name from an orange stripe painted on its storage containers. I served TDY at Don Muang in 1963 or 64 as a crew chief on F-101s and I remember moving aircraft to abutments through defoliated areas. There isn't a specific test to show if you are an Agent Orange victim. Clarify how you will be screened for any potential problem. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). We are in an A/O appeal and can always Durant JT, Boivin TG, Pohl HR, Sinks TH. To date I have not been able to find information on what effect AO has on Women. My father died from amlyodosis. Chloracne (or similar acneiform diseases). 203, San Jose, CA 95134 San Jose, CA: 2880 Zanker Road, Ste. The IOM uses a team of nationally renowned subject matter experts from around the country to gather all the scientific literature on a topic, identify peer-reviewed reports, and then examine the studies to determine the most rigorous and applicable studies. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The benefits given to someone with a presumptive condition are called "presumptive disability benefits.". http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/09/19/ft-mcclellan-health-act-health-hazards-pcbs/. For me, I have 38 out of about 800 side affects of Agent Orange exposure, so far and symptoms I do have, disable me enough not to be able to work. I was stationed at Ft McClellan (Ft McToxic) TWICE!!! I feel sorry for returning veterans these days because they are in for a shock when they try to get help. Occasionally symptoms start in the upper body and move down to the legs and Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. During Marchs Womens History Month, we celebrate 100 years of advancing women Veterans health care at VA. Marine Corps Veteran Michele Catlin shares her personal journey and VA story after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. A lock ( I was rated 30% upon retirement after 30 years for Advancd Atherosclorisis. Had all sorts of trouble in school , but when I tell people it was passed to me from my father because of agent Orange they tell me Im stupid, or Im crazy. When they're combined, an unwanted byproduct -- a dioxin called TCDD -- is formed. WebThe following Agent Orange side effects are considered presumptive by VA: AL Amyloidosis Bladder Cancer Chronic B-cell Leukemias Chloracne Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Hodgkin's disease Hypertension Hypothyroidism Ischemic Heart Disease Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Even though the U.S. military stopped spraying Agent Orange in the early 1970s, the dioxins in this herbicide continue to have an impact on Vietnamese people over a half-century later. My veteran died in 1997 from Melanoma.he was only 51! Thjis is the 4th time I am appying for Agent Orange. Year 1989, Paul took his vacation that he never been use since he was joined in Military services. Presently I am at 70% and Agent Orange was not included. Despite carefully monitoring my Diabetes, it has progressed. Cleveland Clinic Community Care puts patients first by offering comprehensive, coordinated, personalized healthcare. The VA presumes that certain birth defects in the biological children of female Vietnam Veterans were caused by military service if the birth mother was in Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Visit VAs Health Benefits Explorer to check your eligibility and learn how to apply. When I told the VA Agent Orange representative from the Hampton Virginia VA Hospital about my exposure and that I had pictures to prove my claim he replied I dont care if you have pictures of you drinking Agent Orange, if you werent assigned to a Vietnam APO you have NO CLAIM! Heart problems. To receive care, you must enroll in the VA health care system. He has been DENIED on his VA claim because VA says he cannot prove it. Google Edgewood arsenal experiments to see how the VA treats veterans. I gave my country 3 1/2 yrs over and He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 (drafted in 1967). VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. EFFECTS after was, emergency transportation to nearest hospital the following day for LUNG COLLASPE, admitted a few days , few months later , pnuemonia kicked him hard, three weeks in outside hospital near our residence, since that in February 2014, till today, he has oxygen machine and portable tanks, even Scooter for outside mobility because his VA pulmonary doctor ADMITTED to making his first mistake on a patient after over 700 procedures hes done. Coincidence or consequence of Ft. You will need to provide a note with the Veterans name, time period they served in Vietnam, their unit of assignment and possible locations of exposure to Agent Orange (such as Bien Hoa, Hue, Phu Bai). Heavily sprayed areas included forests near the demarcation zone, forests at the junction of the borders of Cambodia, Laos, and South Vietnam, and mangroves on the southernmost peninsula of Vietnam and along shipping channels southeast of Saigon. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. If your service-connected condition is disabling, you may be entitled to VA disability compensation. Agent Orange was used along with several other herbicides, code-named Agents White, Purple, Blue, Pink, and Green. Agent Orange Neurological Disorders severe vomiting and diarrhea. Getting infections frequently. You can file a disability claim online using VA Form 21-526EZ (Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits). But Dod and VA ha.ve only treated the symptoms. I was in Vietnam 1961-1962 and for years, I wasnt even aware that I was exposed until 2 years ago. If you do have an Agent Orange-related disability or health condition, you may receive free health care for those conditions through the Veterans Administration. My Dad served two tours as a helicopter pilot/commander, flew thru stuff on a daily basis. Files case in June 06. The U.S. military is still in the process of cleaning up Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam. While U.S. veterans have been compensated for their exposure to the herbicide mix since they filed a lawsuit in 1979, Vietnamese peoples efforts to secure similar compensation in a 2004 lawsuit was rejected by a U.S. court. There are orphanages full of deformed children. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Columbus, OH: 100 E. Campus View Boulevard, Suite #250, Columbus, OH, 43235 have hearing loss. Tragically, exposure to Agent Orange and TCDD dioxins is associated with birth defects in exposed veterans children. Houston, TX: 2925 Richmond Ave, 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77098 However. There is an undiagnosed illness associated with Agent Orange that includes symptoms such as:FatigueRashesHeadachesMuscle painJoint painRespiratory issuesSleep disturbancesGastrointestinal issuesCardiovascular issuesSeveral other conditions Updates? then have the legion va rep file a claim for all of your medical conditions, whether you think they are related to agent orange or not is irrelevant. In regards to the time limitations of Neuropathy, what happens when you were not aware you were exposed to Agent Orange until much later in your life? ww 11 While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. is still remembered for its heroes but in nam there were no heroes just names on a wall. Los Angeles, CA: 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90025 the worst part is how I get judged years after its all over. minimum 30 percent rating for the disease itself or the combined rating of the symptoms) Examples of symptoms/residuals of Parkinsons disease that VA can evaluate when assigning a disability rating include the following: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) DC 7203. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. A study published in a peer-reviewed medical or scientific journal may be acceptable. About the author: Phoenix, AZ: One Renaissance Tower, Two North Center Avenue, 18th & 19th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004 MHG. 2, History of the Controversy Over the Use of Herbicides. People got the effects of Agent Orange after exposure to the herbicide. One surgery already, more to come. Symptoms often affect the arms, breathing muscles, and even the face, reflecting more widespread nerve damage. Did I get it from Agent Orange exposure, or because of my diabetes I dont know. The least we can do is support their plight and push congress to speed up the process People who are waiting years is so unfair. Exposure to the TCDD dioxin is known to have potential early-onset and long-term health effects. I, too, have NEVER been able to have children. A senate hesring expised this 1994 time frame. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has a better injury-kill ratio then the enemy had. My father passed away in 2000 from lung cancer that was caused by Agent Orange. There are steps Veterans can take to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other common diseases of aging. What Are the Long-Term Effects of Agent Orange? This article provides a brief history of Agent Orange's role in the Vietnam War and discusses the long-term effects of exposure to the toxic dioxins in this herbicide. Agent Orange exposure is strongly associated with a variety of health problems. Please President Obama. Any necessary blood test, x-rays, imaging, or other tests and procedures, History of known or suspected exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicide, In some cases, you may be referred to one of the VAs three, War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC). My family lifes not the same anymore are situations is getting more worst effecting more my daughters lifes. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Pittsburgh, PA: 201 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235 Read below for the list of diseases associated with Agent Orange! Turns out that I am 70% disabled, received a lump sum tax exemption and a monthly pension as well as free medical treatment and diagnosis. He was in Dong Ha and Quang Tri. Wishing they would recognize children with other health issues. Do you know how pissed off it makes me that someone who proudly served his country isnt taken care of but people who refuse to work and have kids they cant afford get food stamps and free cell phones? The U.S. military used over 20 million gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides in Vietnam in order to strip the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army of cover and concealment and to kill off crops they depended on to feed their fighters. Was it Agent Orange? Agent Orange was a plant-killing chemical (herbicide). There is no obligation to do so. Do to 2nd generation exposure of Agent Orange, cause there is no help in the government system for us to get. The Veterans Benefits Administration automatically presumes that certain diseases and disabilities were caused by military service; they call these "presumptive conditions." The IOM looks for the highest quality studies. I will probably loose my father soon & he is so young, 66 yo. I have had a total hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Omissions? Just who in the hell does a so called disease expert has the federal autocratic authority over my body? What are symptoms of being exposed to Agent Orange? Then when the truth started coming out, the various entities denied any possible health problems and the denials went on for years. If necessary, VA will set up a separate exam for compensation. Why is Thailand not included in the exposure areas. Thank You for your time and service. Even though Agent Orange isnt actively in use or production, the effects of the toxic herbicide still affect millions of people and pose several risks to their health. U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). My husband was a marine and in Viet Nam 68-70. From years 1990 thru 2002, no ones have Ideas, whats lifes Ive been thru. Along with DMll, over the years I have been diagnosed with PTSD, EHD and Tinnitus. I applied at the local Veterans Affairs office. Lesions related to prostate cancer metastasis and multiple myeloma! That is that my claim is still in progress. Now I, along with many others, are paying the price! You for got to add Korea to the mix we who service in Korea should be add to that list we were at War over there to and like our brother who service in Vietnam we are suffering to but our Government wont the world to for get us we all should never have to ask this Country for help are have to prove where we were they no where we were. Disability Benefits for Agent Orange Exposure, Additional Resources for Agent Orange Victims, Dioxins: What They Are and How to Avoid Them. Nearly 3 million American soldiers served in the armed forces in Vietnam during this time who may have been exposed to the herbicide. Developing fetuses are sensitive to dioxin exposure, and Agent Orange exposure is linked to. you need to go to your american legion and have them file a claim. We saw this awful poision being sprayed almost everyday but were told it was just bug spray and not to worry. . drooling or excessive phlegm. He was been suffering for PTSD, after was what happened to their Navy Ships, My husband one of crews who survived the era of Gulf War. Passed away within 6 months of diagnosis. There is a growing body of medical evidence linking other conditions not listed here to Agent Orange exposure we will also discuss those below! I was stationed at Bien Hoa AFB from 70-72 we could see them spraying this stuff.I went to the VA for Agent Orange screening and the lady told me ,We dont take blood work nor x-Ray anyone we just take down your information most vets come in here to have their benefits encreast .when we left she told the lady behind the disk ,Dont you ever send me an Agent Orange vet again, ,they both looked at me like I was the bad guy. Leonard McCarthy, Vietnam 69/70 Participation is voluntary. An example is the Army Chemical Corps Vietnam-Era Veterans Health Study designed to examine if high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are related to herbicide exposure during the Vietnam War. involuntary urination and defecation. We call these "presumptive diseases.". Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, 10 things every Veteran should know about Agent Orange, diseases related to Agent Orange exposure, exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, Spina bifida (except spina bifida occulta), Birth defects in children of women Veterans, Herbicide Tests and Storage Outside Vietnam, Agent Orange Residue on Airplanes Used in Vietnam War, http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/research-studies.asp, 100 years of advancing health care for women Veterans, Multiple Sclerosis: I plan to complete a marathon, Call TTY if you Agent Orange also contained small, variable proportions of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxincommonly called dioxinwhich is a by-product of the manufacture of 2,4,5-T and is toxic even in minute quantities. Sure, he will never be cured of his ailments BUT compensation would be gratitude by our government of taking care of OUR vets. One of the issues is bleeding varices in my esophagus. Returning to the rear for only 3 days of rest. You fought for this Country whether you wanted to or not and it may seem you are fighting against them because of the problems of dealing with the VA, but you are actually fighting for yourself and your family. Health benefits may also be available for children of veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange, if they have certain birth defects, including spina bifida, cleft palate or cleft lip, Poland syndrome, congenital heart disease, and others. He was healthy one day and found full body cancer the next. One of them have had breast cancer with no family histoy. Just this week she was diagnosed with multiple herniations in her lower back. Soubry A, Hoyo C, Jirtle RL, Murphy SK. I have neuropathy in my lower extremities and because it wasnt identified until a few years ago, I cannot claim it. To qualify for presumptive VA benefits for Agent Orange exposure, you must be able to show: Army veterans who served on these installations may qualify if you were a military policeman or can otherwise provide evidence you were stationed around the security perimeter of these bases. I went for a c/p exam and the regional office ordered a environmental exam but the places where they sent me for the exam refused to put me on the registry to get the exam go figure there are intirely to many want-to-be chiefs costing the VA time and money to do absolutely nothing. He develop diabetes and neuropathy in his 60s. I am 36 years old and my father served in vietnam. WebAgent Orange was a blend of tactical herbicides the U.S. military sprayed from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War to remove the leaves of trees and other Want to be upgraded to 100%. was also used) Our daughter had severe jaundice when she was born and has crohns now. Any guidance as to why this is would be appreciated. Policy. Corrections? difficulty breathing. Thank You. I just filed for medical bennies again last Saturdaywill probably be turned down yet again. I am currently rated at 40% for the diabetes, heart disease and neuropathy in my legs. VA has denied my Moms claim.. Wheres the justice for our veterans. 800-829-4833, Veterans Crisis Line: There are two ways to find a VSO: For general inquiries, you can call the Agent Orange helpline at800-749-8387 (TTY: 711)or send an email to GW/AOHelpline@vba.va.gov. I was up north by the DMZ, as a Marine and you know we were all exposed to this stuff. Thats good for me but what about my daughter. My husband is a combat Vietnam Veteran. I was told by the VA that I couldnt get on the agent orange health registry since I didnt serve in Nam. Dioxin has a long half-life and is hydrophobic, meaning that it doesn't dissolve in water. Dioxin is a carcinogen, which means it can cause cancer. Absorbing it through your skin from physical contact with the herbicide. Hill & Ponton P.A. I am luckier than many. Healthy as an ox until age 79, came down with acute leukemia and died a year later. Although exposure to Agent Orange is linked to serious health complications and possible birth defects in Vietnam veterans and babies exposed to dioxin in the womb, there isn't a scientific consensus about its intergenerational effects. let the va decide which is related and which is not all they can do is say no to each specific claim, or they might surprise you and say yes. Sometimes up to our arm pits. VAs BS answer is he can not prove he was on the ground at any time to have had contact with Agent Orange. Before we get started below, you can watch one of our videos on Agent Orange benefits right here! Agent Orange is an herbicide. Despite the difficulty of establishing conclusive proof that their claims were valid, in 1979 U.S. veterans brought a class-action lawsuit against seven herbicide makers that produced Agent Orange for the U.S. military. Exposure to the herbicide causes Agent Orange effects, which include cancer, congenital (birth) disorders and life-threatening health complications. The most common birth defect caused by Agent Orange is spina bifida. Agent Orange is a mixture of herbicides used during the Vietnam War by the U.S. military to defoliate forests and clear other vegetation. I have located a very similar Agent Orange claim that was approved. However, the Veterans Administration (VA) has an Agent Orange Registry health exam that alerts veterans of possible long-term "presumptive" health issues that are linked to Agent Orange exposure during someone's military service. Our great Government wont cover a claim for her condition. Brooklyn, NY: 300 Cadman Plaza West, One Pierrepont Plaza, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 She has constant pain in her lower back. I am a Vietnam. Every times he apply for claims, even all the proved of evidence is gave to them theyre always denied. They just sent me a letter stating that they needed more information. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse). An herbicide used in warfare is linked to serious health complications. Dr. Ralph Erickson is an Army Veteran of the Gulf War (1990-91) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). I notice all of the Cancers listed with a big exceptionColon Cancer. However, veterans who qualify and participate in this program receive a free medical exam, lab tests, and free referrals to medical specialists if appropriate. The compound is extremely persistent: It does not wash away readily with rain, but stays in the environment for years, building up in soil and sediment and accumulating in the food chain. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1994. VA reps are swamped and it takes much longer. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Porphyria cutanea tarda: A rare illness that can make the liver stop working as it should. Please contact me for any information on Agent Orange and colon cancer. Military who served there were not notified or allowed to participate in the settlement. Camp Lejeune Lawsuit. Can you tell me if any exploratory work is being studied on skin rashes that are giving a Veteran Buddy of mine a fit even to today? Contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator about getting an Agent Orange Registry health exam. The Agent Orange sprayed in Vietnam during what the U.S. military called Operation Ranch Hand was a mixture of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and other dioxins. I do know that my paternal grandfather died from liver failure; my paternal uncle passed from a brain aneurysm; my paternal grandmother died of congestive heart disease and other complications of being 94. He didnt have these at the time the claim was processed. Other locations/scenarios in which Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange may include: Possible exposure of crew members to herbicide residue in c-123 planes flown after the Vietnam War. 2014;36(4):359-371. doi:10.1002/bies.201300113. Follow up on the Fort McClellan Notification Act that our inept Congress is supposed to be addressing. He was 69. Here are the 14 health conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure as of 2020: Read on below for a detailed explanation and breakdown of each medical condition that is associated with Agent Orange exposure. Ask for a C & P exam and point blank ask the dr if your condition as likely as not is a result of exposure to agent orange. Symptoms of Parkinsonism include: Delayed movement Impaired speech Tremors Muscle rigidness I was stationed at Ft. McClellean, where agent orange and other chemicals were manufactured and stored. The question of whether or not Agent Orange's effects are passed down through genes is a controversial topic. Under our rating regulations, this condition must be at least 10% disabling within one year of herbicide exposure. Presumptive diseases for Agent Orange exposure. Presumptive diseases are those with a strong service connection to dioxin. The current list includes: AL Amyloidosis. Chronic B-cell leukemia. Chloracne. Diabetes mellitus type 2. 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