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Subject: Agent Orange, it never gets better!

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Robert J. Perro Sr.

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Date Posted: 00:32:03 06/23/08 Mon

I was stationed at Phu Cat Airbase in Vietnam from 1/15/69 t1/15/70. I was in the hospital at Phu Cat for over a month because my body swelled up so much with puss and blood I could not wear clothes. This continued for years after I did file a VA claim. After 32 years, 2002 I was finally awarded my disability claim at 100%.

All I can say is never give up, if you have been exposed and need treatment, you deserve it. I have helped many Vets with their claims since I was awarded my disability. I now have charcot an effect of OA and diabetes that soften the bones and causes them to break or collapse. I now wear a brace on my left side from my foot to my knee every day and may have to wear it for life. So please if you have been exposed get tested.

With all due respect,

Bob Perro

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chris tyler sgt. 12th supply, cobra flt augie doggy
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Date Posted: 13:41:21 03/05/09 Thu

>I was stationed at Phu Cat Airbase in Vietnam from
may 70 to may 71. my regular duties included handleing every 55 gal drum of agent orange,white and purple, that came on the 'cat. I also was responsible for the storage and delivery to Ranch hand aircraft. Also was responsible for the clean up and disposal after the direct hit on supply open storage by 122mm rockets.Anyway I m sick and dont get a dime for it. But if anyone needs info on ranch hand spray missions in Highlands ,I have dates,locations, and gallons of orange, white , purple . If anyone needs this just let me know. Peace Brother chris tyler

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