New Agent Orange Presumptive Diseases: 2021 Update

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024

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  • @CCK_Law
    @CCK_Law  3 роки тому +16

    Thanks for watching, all! This is a major victory for Vietnam Veterans suffering from these conditions, however, it certainly took far too long. We hope you enjoy the broadcast!

    • @georgeclemmons9208
      @georgeclemmons9208 3 роки тому

      George A. Clemmons Vietnam veterans. 564-46-1875

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +3

      @@georgeclemmons9208 George: get you social off here unless you want a world of shit to come your way.

    • @tommarinevet6170
      @tommarinevet6170 3 роки тому +1

      @@georgeclemmons9208 have your SSN taken out..never put in on internet..DELETED

    • @therockpile6734
      @therockpile6734 3 роки тому

      Child of agent orange here diagnosed with Atypical parkinsonism. I need an attorney, I have made a claim with VA and denied and social security has denied my disability.

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому

      @@therockpile6734 I lost Osmond Austin Force Recon Two 41 missions in sprayed territory with A.O. Effects the DNA passed on to next generation. Let's get you some help. You have a perferred way to contact you?

  • @richlovin2173
    @richlovin2173 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos are extremely important to us Vietnam veterans. Thank you.

  • @kampdog
    @kampdog 3 роки тому +2

    I was stationed at Ft. McClellan AL in the 80's. I had Lymphoma in 2016. Your firm helped me get a VA disability. I think Agent Orange was stored there. I also have thyroid issues.

  • @sgt.frazier5243
    @sgt.frazier5243 2 роки тому +1

    I served two tours in Vietnam from 1968-1971. The VA denied my agent orange claim about eight years ago. WTH is going on? Unqualified VA reps? Is there anyway to get back pay?

  • @norallaniguez7706
    @norallaniguez7706 2 роки тому +1

    My husband was rated nehmer due to hypothyroidism and has been with severe memory loss, and Parkinson’s signs and symptoms but was denied for benefits because according to the VA letter after being rated Nehmer, that he should’ve filed the claim a year after his discharge from the navy to qualify for agent orange benefits. He was within a 12 mile radius in Vietnam in 1974. What shall I do and what form shall I use. He filed a claim back in June 2013 was deniedPlease advise.
    He was also diagnosed with heart problem recently. He doesn’t have family history of all the above conditions and was on no meds, but now needs constant monitoring due to possible falls because of unsteady gait. Thanks for your attention and advise.

  • @roshromcharlottenc9265
    @roshromcharlottenc9265 3 роки тому +2

    can you please advise WHEN the VA will be held accountable to FAST TRACK these NEW claims previously denied, all paperwork on file previously? Thank you. Just hoping CONGRESS who helped VIET NAM VETERANS a TON by passing the Viet Nam Vet Fair Care act BUT the VA how long will they take to RE OPEN these denied claims when VSO"s and Veterans attornies contact them? Thanks for help

  • @daveemery2804
    @daveemery2804 2 роки тому +1

    Please add Diego Garcia to the PACT ACT, it is a military base in the Chargos Archipelago / Indian Ocean. There were only a Few of Us on the Atoll in the early 70's. When I submitted My claim I included photos of herbicide use on either side of the landing strip and also surrounding the "T" site where I worked and maintained the High Power Transmitters.

  • @gordonsalisbury5309
    @gordonsalisbury5309 2 роки тому +1

    is Bilateral Peripheral Neurophapy considered a presumpive condition or do need a Nexus I have a %40 percent disability rating Agent Orange face neck ear eyelid Mose surgeries over 20 of them. Now my outer level of skin on my arms and legs are disappearing and my hands and feet are burning have to wear gloves..Thank you..I am currently at an %80 rating Thank you

  • @gaylebordeaux7632
    @gaylebordeaux7632 2 роки тому +1

    I have all three, thyroid, bladder cancer, and the Parkinson’s, I’m going to the VA asap. I have 70% disability with the VA. I was in 2 core, Pleiku in 1967 and seen the spraying of AO, was told and thought the spray was for mosquitoes and was taking quinine at the same time, big deal, now dying of cancer. For God and Country, just found out about this here in 2022. Oh how long have I suffered been struggling since late 70’s, how on Gods green earth did it take so long for some help…….upset bye.

  • @73rjknight
    @73rjknight 3 роки тому +3

    I was denied service connection for presumptive agent orange exposure - hypothyroidism on 2/24/21. I already have a service connection for a different presumptive agent orange exposure.VA is not recognizing hypothyroidism.

    • @evilload
      @evilload 3 роки тому +1

      It is the government process. Add three conditions in 2021 and then figure out how to work the claims. Look at how long it took for the Blue Water Vets to start getting compensation after that law was passed...

  • @wadethompson8472
    @wadethompson8472 3 роки тому +5

    Filed claim for hypothyroidism in 2017...denied not service connected.
    Filed again 01/2021 and denied again as not service connected. I'm already receiving comp. for Coranary Artery Disease presumptive to AO exposure. I guess VA hasn't received the news yet.

    • @carlosparscal
      @carlosparscal 3 роки тому

      VA is waiting on Congress, didn't know we had a Congress.

    • @roshromcharlottenc9265
      @roshromcharlottenc9265 3 роки тому

      so sad BUT you sent them UPDATE on the VIET NAM VETERAN FAIR CARE ACT just passed right

  • @nancykm001
    @nancykm001 3 роки тому +4

    My late husband passed away 4 years ago from agent orange, ( lymphoma ). Now I have been diagnosed with it. Just a coincidence ? I was never in vietnam

    • @janetdungan2878
      @janetdungan2878 3 роки тому +1

      no one dies from agent orange. its not a condition or illness, its an herbacide chemical that can cause parkinsons and other disabilities and/or illnesses as well as death. if you have lymphoma, but never were in viet nam during the war when they were distributing the chemical, then you have it by other means.

  • @simrac1832
    @simrac1832 3 роки тому +2

    I had kidney cancer in 1977. Kidney was removed. I was part of a large class action suit. Never received any compensation. I am currently rated 40 % disabled for diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Does the bladder cancer addition help me ?

    • @butterflygrl_1007
      @butterflygrl_1007 3 роки тому +1

      My daddy died in 2017 from adrenal gland cancer in the kidneys from agent orange unexpectedly the tumor was six pounds and they never caught it

  • @patrickwilson2650
    @patrickwilson2650 3 роки тому +2

    Was the water in camp Pendleton toxic at anytime. I was stationed there in 1979 to 1980. Also was agent orange stored at camp Hansen and camp swab in Okinawa. In 1978??

    • @tyler7937
      @tyler7937 2 роки тому

      Pendleton water is known to this day to be carcinogenic. I was at Pendleton last in 2019, the water tastes like milk, white with a lot of “minerals”. Also there is a really high chance there was agent orange in oki in 1978, not only stored, but most likely used in training exercises. The leatherneck who did my urinalysis at Pendleton had cancer. If you swam in the delmar jetti you’re exposed

    • @tyler7937
      @tyler7937 2 роки тому

      Encrypted radio frequencies are also carcinogenic. A lot of things in the military cause cancer, and a good percentage of it is covered up

  • @combatdouglas1306
    @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +1

    1. Dx. 2. S/C. 3. Rate
    4. Date. 5.Done

  • @barbarawalsh4936
    @barbarawalsh4936 3 роки тому +1

    My husband fathered 2 children while in Vietnam. His CO verified he helped deliver the son. He also verified that the children were put on a chopper with some Belgian nuns. Phil Donahue had a talk show in the early 1980's and my husband contacted an attorney, who was on the show helping Vietnam vets find their children, who were brought to the US. The attorney found their birth certificates registered in Taiwan. According to the VA, my husband was never in Vietnam, and claims no service connected disability. How could he have a CO if he wasn't there???
    My husband suffered from Parkinson type symptoms, as he had severe tremors in his hands. It got so bad, he could barely take a pinch of snuff without someone holding the can for him. I believe the medication they gave him is in with his collection of pill bottles I saved. When I searched his records, the meds list was missing. The explanation was they removed his name from the pharmacy when he passed, and that removed his meds list.

  • @richardharrison7961
    @richardharrison7961 3 роки тому +2

    Do you have a link to the addition of hypothyroidism to the list for 2021? When did they do it? The internet doesn't seem to have any info. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism but was denied for AO tongue cancer. Now I wonder if I have a new path to victory.

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +1

      Hypo is an autoimmune disease.
      Once you have one you'll probably get another.
      You need any kind of doc to say as likely as not connected.
      Endocronologist is best.
      You need help putting it together I'll help you.

  • @jmartin4667
    @jmartin4667 3 роки тому +2

    When are the children who have lived without their father going to be compensated for the WAR CRIME?? My father died at 48. I was 18, and have lived a terrible life without him!!
    ITS TIME TO TALK ABOUT WHY MITT ROMNEY WAS EVER INCLUDED IN A LEGISLATION MEETINGS AS HE WAS INVOLVED WITH MENSANTO PER BAINE MANAGEMENT, PRIOR TO HIS TENURE AS A POLITICIAN????? LETS TALK ABOUT THE REAL STUFF NOW??

  • @ddl5856
    @ddl5856 3 роки тому +2

    What about children of Vietnam Veterans? My father was a load master. He transported A.O. He’s lost part of his colon due to a mass and has Parkinson’s. No history of it in his family. Asking for myself and my sister. I thought I read somewhere that children of Vietnam veterans may be eligible as well.

    • @jmartin4667
      @jmartin4667 3 роки тому +1

      Keep me apprised of a response. I'm thinking maybe it's time for the kids to speak also...

  • @oldhead5228
    @oldhead5228 3 роки тому +1

    What about veterans outside the Vietnam era that were stationed at AO storage areas like Johnston Atoll

  • @connieellington9331
    @connieellington9331 3 роки тому

    I am a wife of veteran who has an appeal of nine years had hearing in February 2021 and accepted heart disease but required more recent hearing test have heard nothing since letter granting disability for heart also filed diabetes and neuropathy on blue water in March 2020 nothing on that one had to file again because added conditions from appeal so refiled on diabetes and neuropathy separately still NOTHING

  • @carlosparscal
    @carlosparscal 2 роки тому

    And no retroactive payment.

  • @aircommando505
    @aircommando505 3 роки тому +1

    I have 30% for AO now. I filed for bladder cancer and was denied but have an appeal pending. Will I still have to appeal or will it be granted now due to the new approval?

    • @JustAnotherJarhead
      @JustAnotherJarhead 3 роки тому

      yes, never give up, continue to appeal, continue to be ACTIVE in your claim! and continue to add SECONDARY disabilities in addition to your Primary service connected disabilities, Secondaries are HUGE in getting you the Final compensation that you deserve.

    • @carlosparscal
      @carlosparscal 3 роки тому +2

      The VA knows you applied and denied. They have to review your claim and rate it under the Nehmer law. You have to do nothing.

  • @erikvanern6178
    @erikvanern6178 3 роки тому +1

    What about those that trained or served at Ft. McClellan,AL?

  • @patrigdon1774
    @patrigdon1774 3 роки тому

    What type of muscle stiffness is involved in the agent orange 2021 presumed conditions muscle stiffness, Full body or specific or general muscle. I email my Rep. at the va today
    he said the VA has not made them aware of any issue like this !

  • @bobwilliams3502
    @bobwilliams3502 3 роки тому +3

    What are the presumptive diseases if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune when there was toxic water there and can I get SMC

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +2

      Yes and Yes. Study up. No one cares more about your claim or you than you.

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +2

      Go to any VA all the presumptives are posted on the wall.

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +2

      Be a Marine. Dig in.

    • @bobwilliams3502
      @bobwilliams3502 3 роки тому

      @@combatdouglas1306 Since you know all the answers what I neglected to say was that I’m already at 100% P&T from combat in Vietnam but my VSO told me I couldn’t get any more cash but I filed anyway I was simply trying to get an expert’s Opinion

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +4

      Sarcastic answer. I should not respond.
      Why do people ask q's leaving out signficant facts?
      If you are already 100 but have other disabilities, go for SMC S or L, then A & A, if appropriate. T is top of the foodchain. You can add up to four(4) K's in addition but need to qualify individually on each.

  • @solitairemorales4392
    @solitairemorales4392 2 роки тому

    is multiple system atrophy covered

  • @larryearly5916
    @larryearly5916 3 роки тому

    What about veterans who served in Korea during the 60's and 70's where agent orange was also used in the 2nd Division. I developed Leukemia and was refused.

  • @leroydavis7854
    @leroydavis7854 3 роки тому +3

    I've been 100% service-connected and had bladder cancer a couple years ago should I file a claim on but also

    • @JustAnotherJarhead
      @JustAnotherJarhead 3 роки тому +2

      If that addition of a NEW service condition might put you into SMC territory, then yes. But since you are already 100%, without qualifying for SMC, I can't see a reason to file ANY new claims. Google SMC-S it's for those with a single 100% condition, and an additional 60% in combined ratings OUTSIDE of the single 100 disability.

  • @sharonreitzel9264
    @sharonreitzel9264 3 роки тому +1

    What is an educated guess , diagnosis of a Vietnam veteran who has a a problem falling asleep all day, anywhere, and sleep apnea, but has a night terror problem so severe, his wife sleeps in a separate locked bedroom, the little granddaughters will not spend the night, due to fear of “papaw” at night.

  • @patrickphinney5232
    @patrickphinney5232 3 роки тому +4

    I was diagnosed and treated for bladder cancer 5 years ago and in remission now. VA paid for that treatment. I am currently rated 100% with TDIU. Would it benefit me to file a claim anyway

    • @georgeward4672
      @georgeward4672 3 роки тому +1

      you got 100% leave it a lone

    • @patrickphinney5232
      @patrickphinney5232 3 роки тому +1

      @@georgeward4672 I agree...dont poke the bear but I'm thinking the VA needs to acknowledge that my Bladder Cancer was likely caused by AO instead of their BS that I'm a smoker and a Welder, so that must be where/how I got it. Remission doesnt mean cured

    • @barrylitchfield250
      @barrylitchfield250 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely. Unless you've already received back pay benefits back to the date the VA covered your medical expenses for Bladder Cancer. Multiply about $3100 x 60 months. ~ $186,000

    • @tommarinevet
      @tommarinevet 3 роки тому +1

      @@patrickphinney5232 yes I would and I did after I got TDIU that pays 1p0% and went to 100% schedular...

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +1

      VAD is not for the timid.

  • @johnholmes4960
    @johnholmes4960 3 роки тому

    South Korea 1968 from March on we were exposed in the 2nd Division area. 2/23 camp dodge and camp Lawton. If you were there during that time or even after, apply for an increase by going to you congressman.

  • @tommartin5667
    @tommartin5667 3 роки тому +1

    Are essential hand tremors considered PARKINSON LIKE?

  • @rogerreese3957
    @rogerreese3957 3 роки тому

    Hey I was just denied for denied type 2 and now I have prostate cancer that has been diagnosed by the VA and I can't even a dime from it I am on hormone injections and scheduled for radiation therapy in April 2021. Can you help me

    • @CCK_Law
      @CCK_Law  3 роки тому

      @RogerResse, please reach out t our office for a free consultation at (844)567-1185

    • @evilload
      @evilload 3 роки тому

      DM2 is a presumptive of agent orange. Were you exposed to agent orange? Or, were you diagnosed with DM2 while in the service?

  • @luckyschultz01
    @luckyschultz01 3 роки тому

    Hi Brothers -I thank you all for sharing, death is scary , rip to those we have lost. Here's my mission - it doesn't include me or you or the VA ( who I have thanked every damn day - @Stratton Albany (NY) I'm alive - period! Back to the mission I implore you to think about. I have no guilt about any of the blood letting in the name of a police action. I'll give all the presidents a pass, probably not the SEC OF Defense, maybe Kissinger & his damn table. But the dunderheads @ Dow Chemical as proponents of scorched earth policy using the dumbest & childish name in the book - Agent Orange need to pay for the War Crime caused not only to us but several Million desperate people left behind, one time foes yes but partners now for several decades. These folk have had their DNA altered, their children in several generations have carried all the awfule deseases we do. This defoliant lingers - one thing u might say - yeah I was diagnosed but I wasn't sprayed - then your doc or specialist will say - it was in the water. It's still in the GD water. So just think about this : Agent Orange is, was, will forever be a
    WAR CRIME
    Support those Left Behind
    Make Dow Chemical Pay
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    Rifton, NY

  • @elrobo3568
    @elrobo3568 3 роки тому +6

    There were many of us exposed here in the US, I was loading aircraft sprayers for use here in Arizona in 1966,67 and 68. This is documented and verified by the VA.

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +3

      You should be covered too with presumptions. We need a Congress person to fight for us.

    • @evilload
      @evilload 3 роки тому

      @@combatdouglas1306 Already established with Operation Ranch Hand claims.

    • @kelseygretchen9508
      @kelseygretchen9508 2 роки тому

      My grandfather died from it.. we from the us.

    • @elrobo3568
      @elrobo3568 2 роки тому

      The VA denied my claim. I submitted all the evidence 4 times and they said I didn't send it. I called and the va rep told me it was received but ignored. She resubmitted all of it and directed the committee to re look at it. I haven't heard anything. This has been going on for over two years. I guess they will wait until I am dead to reply.

  • @combatdouglas1306
    @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому

    Good looking Courtney Ross. Great music.

  • @getuliocastaneda1922
    @getuliocastaneda1922 3 роки тому

    the sound was totally distorted

  • @roshromcharlottenc9265
    @roshromcharlottenc9265 3 роки тому

    Do Veterans simply have to contact their previous VA representative ? or lawyer to re-open claims or file new ones? Thanks

    • @charliegarcia1882
      @charliegarcia1882 3 роки тому +1

      I would if I were you need to contact your REPS. You don't want to fall between the cracks or forgotten.

    • @roshromcharlottenc9265
      @roshromcharlottenc9265 3 роки тому +1

      @@charliegarcia1882 Thanks, I was hoping these claims were FAST Tracked by the VA as most were already denied previously, and paperwork already on file with the VA, except for MD visits after the dates first denied. What a long awaited miracle this is.

  • @crystalolson1876
    @crystalolson1876 3 роки тому +2

    While this information is good for Vietnamese War, but what about the children of the those servicemen? My own father served in Thailand (Air Force - Mechanic) during Vietnam, and was exposed to Agent Orange. I am the first child of his, after he came home, and I have health issues that I can’t pinpoint

    • @janetdungan2878
      @janetdungan2878 3 роки тому

      there is no such thing as "vietnamese war" its the war in viet nam. or viet nam war.

  • @tommarinevet
    @tommarinevet 3 роки тому +10

    The VA never did or now care about Vietnam vets....

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +2

      Oorahh Tom

    • @tommarinevet
      @tommarinevet 3 роки тому

      @@combatdouglas1306 Semper Fi

    • @combatdouglas1306
      @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому +1

      @@tommarinevet see george clemons and my response.

    • @kknLady
      @kknLady 3 роки тому +2

      Nor any other Veteran. Thanks for you Service!

    • @tommarinevet
      @tommarinevet 3 роки тому +1

      @@kknLady you got that right....we have to stick together and help each other..like veteran to veteran advice

  • @davidwethington2806
    @davidwethington2806 3 роки тому +2

    Now the need to add Esophageal Cancer to the list. I see so many Vietnam Veterans that have Esophageal cancer and have no way to connect it.

  • @combatdouglas1306
    @combatdouglas1306 3 роки тому

    Laos Cambodia Thailand

    • @jerryrobinson5163
      @jerryrobinson5163 3 роки тому

      I was Air Force F105 crew chief and exposed at Korot Royal Thai AFB in 1966. I had coronary heart surgery in 2013 April. It took me 5 years but I finally got my agent orange connection. Call the law firm in Province Rhode Island .CHISHOLM, CHISHOLM, AND KILPATRICK.