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Date Posted: Mon, April 16 2007, 18:16:00
Author: Pat (Beanie) Camunes
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Subject: Re: Agent Orange at Da Nang
In reply to: Bill Chew 's message, "Re: Agent Orange at Da Nang" on Mon, April 16 2007, 13:32:04

Bill, it�s as Jeff says, if you were ANYWHERE in Vietnam or even offshore you are considered to have been exposed to AO. There are still places here in the United States where it was used extensively around several AF bases!

It seems that some new ailment is added pretty regularly to the list of AO (dioxin poisoning) symptoms. There is no need to wait for any symptoms to pop up to be set up for an Agent Orange screening through the VA which is basically a very thorough medical examination. Years ago, a thyroid problem that I didn�t even know I had turned up during the exam and after worsening, was removed, which added disability to my present status.

Diabetes II seems to be an upcoming trend for us old warriors as well as prostate problems with its many other side effects. You�d be surprised how ED (erectile dysfunction) or as the VA puts it, �Lack of Creative Organ� is associated with AO and compensated from 20% to 40%! I am compensated at 100% unemployable T&P but my disabilities are almost to the 200% mark and will bring on even more benefits for the security of my family and myself!

So, Bill, if you�re a Nam Vet, don�t hesitate in asking or going in for an AO exam. Hopefully, you were not affected but if you were, you�ll be getting a head start on treatment and possible compensation but most importantly, it could very well save your life! . . . . Welcome Home, Brother. . . . . . . Beanie

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Re: Agent Orange at Da Nang -- dan mckegney, Tue, April 17 2007, 21:55:40 (NoHost/67.169.158.89)