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Jobber: "The 1/9th Inf and the 1/72nd Armor, 2nd ID are both on the VA's list of units that were on and near the DMZ, but NO where do you see my unit listed, or even mentioned."

VA's list is incomplete and only lists units brought to their attention. As Freddy advised you go after those Unit Reports. Also contact your comrades you served with and discuss these issues, these problems most likely affect the others!

For information about Agent Orange go here.

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Originally posted by 15781731:
Now, in reference to your VAST claim. You should be rated at 100% already just for the medical issues you're experiencing, If not, then submit a claim listing each and every issue, you can find each and every condition here http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid
This will help you locate specific medical conditions and the ratings for it topped of with rules that allow for use of rating schedule. Your AO issue and claim: You can and should file a claim for Ao exposure, NEVER allow the present published guidelines deter you from filing a claim, each and every case is processed and each and every case is unique. For your AO question see a not often looked at documentation as follows.. http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cache:EcKgMMk9B-QJ:www.f...sgp/crs/misc/RL34370

Freddy,
The first site you list is not clear to me, as to how to use it and what it all means. I am not sure how to use it.
Your second site I can not get into. It keeps coming up as an error saying that it can not be displayed.
I appreciate all your help.

JOBBER.

Try this for looking up your disabilities, an easy to use menu and site
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=35654...Title38/38tab_02.tpl
o.k now for your AO related issues that you want to look up, use this for now, other sites may be a bit too technical, but whatever you can't find here, remember that DAVE BARKER has his own site that is "chock full" of ALL AO related issues, articles, books, references etc., outside of Mil.Com and I'm not sure if I can link it...I mean I can, but it may be removed (TOS) and you can also email DAVE BARKER, THE resident expert on AO since he's been researching and advocating Ao issues since the 1980's directly by clicking on his name on the left. He and his site is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE AO site I have ever seen, and although I don't want to feed his ego too much, I honestly can't think of anyone more knowledgeable on Agent Orange issues. DAVE BARKER is one of the busiest persons I know because he's also a very compassionate VSO and thus works more hours than he should, so give him a couple of days to answer you, he won't forget you, I do know that. I lean more towards the legal/law reference, resources side, since that's my educational background and degree.
Eres Tu!
Freddy

Thanks Freddy! Yes the link to my site was banned as well. It was banned in June after being twice approved. However Admin set up the Sound Off-Dave Barker where the material on my website is being copied and pasted a little at a time. We can safely link as it is a Military.com discussion board. I basically respond to Agent Orange and other issues from that board.
Here is the link: http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/8280047191001

Well, I gues its time to take another Ativan. Just got off the phone with BVA and they stated it would be another year to look at my appeal for Tinnitus ( sp). Just because the tech stated in her report that I said it coame on in the last 3 or four years but I said that has gotten worst in the last 3 or 4 years. Why Iam upset about is I have the following submitted_Kidney cancer(related to AO),HBP(related to AO)and aneixty over all of them. BVA person said they would not even look at those until the appeal is done. Another year or so he said. Great!!! Have a nice Navy Day!!!

I have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 for 1-1/2 years and receiving 10%. I was diagnosed last week with renal cell carcinoma of the kidney and will be having my right kidney removed. There is also a question of nodules on my lungs which we are awaiting the results of the CAT scan performed earlier in the week. Is kidney cancer proven to be associated with Agent Orange. Should I call the VA, the VFW VSO working on my case, or start a new claim for this diagnosis. Thanks in advance.
Jim

I can't answer your question but as you see by my posts that I have filed with VA thru my rep.My doc wrote me a letter that stated that"as likely as not Agent Orange could have caused my cancer. I read Dave B.'s research on Agent Orange and I recommend you read it also.Good luck.

You can find articles on Agent Orange on this Sound Off forum:
http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/8280047191001

I finally got paperwork from VA today and they asking for more. I had sent them the letter from my Doc" stating as likely as not" cause was from AO. Now they want scientific(sp). I found out my ship was sprayed in DaNang harbor 39 years after it happened. I also sent the the Decklogs from the ship, and the JSESG Herbicide Exposure report that shows the Aircrft spryed us and the date. I think I'll re-send it to them. thanks for letting me talk.

ACKSJAKE

You know, sometimes..actually more often than the VA will admit to...In order to substantiate their existence and sense of purpose, the VA has this "Calender" that spits out status, request for information, working on your claim etc.,

It doesn't always mean they actually need more information, and sometimes, by submitting the same information can confuse the VA and its HIGH TECH Computer.
Eres Tu!
Freddy

Freddy
Thanks for the info. I went to see my MOPH rep today and she made copies of all the paperwork and is going to bounce it against my record at the main office. They have an office at the base but keep the records at the main office.She like yourself stated that they send out these letters automatically so she said she would take care of it. Thanks for your feed back. I read these post every day and you guys sure are VERY helpful. Keep up the good work. Thanks AKCSJAKE.